Trump says Thomas Massie should be primaried over opposition to spending bill

Trump posted to Truth Social, "Thank you to the House Freedom Caucus for just delivering a big blow to the Radical Left Democrats and their desire to raise Taxes and SHUT OUR COUNTRY DOWN! They hate America and all it stands for. That’s why they allowed MILLIONS of Criminals to invade our Nation. Sometimes it takes great courage to do the right thing."

"Congressman Thomas Massie, of beautiful Kentucky, is an automatic “NO” vote on just about everything, despite the fact that he has always voted for Continuing Resolutions in the past. HE SHOULD BE PRIMARIED, and I will lead the charge against him. He’s just another GRANDSTANDER, who’s too much trouble, and not worth the fight. He reminds me of Liz Chaney before her historic, record breaking fall (loss!). The people of Kentucky won’t stand for it, just watch. DO I HAVE ANY TAKERS??? Anyway, thank you again to the House Freedom Caucus for your very important vote. We need to buy some time in order to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE. Unite and Win!!!" Trump added.

Trump posted later in the day about Massie once again.

The president compared Massie to former House member Liz Cheney (R-WY), who served on the January 6 committee along with a number of Democrats, investigating Trump's activity as well as other events on that day.

The House GOP cannot afford more than two "no" votes from Republicans, and Massie has previously challenged party leadership in the House on multiple spending plans. The continuing resolution bill would keep the government funding until the end of the fiscal year, and the more fiscally conservative House Freedom Caucus has endorsed the plan.

Massie posted to X on Sunday, “Unless I get a lobotomy Monday that causes me to forget what I’ve witnessed the past 12 years, I’ll be a NO on the CR this week."