Spartz says she didn’t extend Massie accuser’s contract over ‘concerning’ conduct

Published May 13, 2026 10:20pm ET | Updated May 13, 2026 10:21pm ET



Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) on Wednesday said she didn’t extend Rep. Thomas Massie‘s (R-KY) ex-girlfriend’s employment in her office because of “concerning conduct.”

Massie’s former girlfriend, Cynthia West, came out with allegations against the Kentucky congressman, claiming he offered her $5,000 to drop a wrongful termination complaint against his close friend and ally, Spartz. 

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