Massie hints at a run in 2028: ‘We’ll talk about it later’

Published May 19, 2026 10:16pm ET



Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) struck a defiant tone on Tuesday after being ousted by a primary challenger backed by President Donald Trump, but hinted that his political career might not be over just yet.

During his concession speech, Massie framed his loss as retribution for not towing the party line in Washington, saying that “for 14 years, those SOBs in Washington tried to buy my vote; they couldn’t buy it.”

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