Trump Team Launches SuperPAC Focused Solely On Ousting Massie

President Trump's team has launched a super PAC called "Kentucky MAGA" to support a 2026 Republican primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie. The PAC will be run by top Trump operatives Tony Fabrizio and Chris LaCivita, who promise to spend "whatever it takes" to replace Massie. Massie has been a thorn in Trump's side, opposing his policies and voting against his preferred legislation. Despite his unpopularity with Trump, Massie has built a large and loyal national following among libertarians and conservatives. Massie has warned potential challengers to conduct independent polls before running, suggesting that they may be in for an "embarrassing ride." Trump's team has already discussed potential challengers with Massie, who has repeatedly triggered Trump's wrath with his opposition to Trump-backed legislation. Massie's resistance to war on Iran and his votes against aid to Israel have also made him a target for pro-Israel forces. Despite facing no viable opponent in 2024, Massie was attacked by the United Democracy Project, an independent campaign-spending arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Other Republicans in the House are currently abstaining from joining Trump in attacking Massie, but Trump's attacks have had an unintended effect, with contributions to Massie's campaign fund pouring in from around the country.