In fact, one Republican lawmaker is now feeling Trump’s fury after questioning the President’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites. The surprising critic is about to learn what happens when you break ranks on matters of national security.
President Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last Saturday night, taking what he called “the bomb right out of their hands.” The military action came after years of Iranian threats against America and its allies in the region.
Trump stood strong while some Republicans cowered. He justified the strikes as necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons they could use against America or Israel. The operation, dubbed “Midnight Hammer,” targeted three Iranian nuclear sites in a precise military action that earned praise from many Republicans and even some Democrats.
But Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) wasn’t impressed. The Kentucky Republican posted multiple criticisms on social media, calling Trump’s actions “not constitutional.”
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“When two countries are bombing each other daily in a hot war, and a third country joins the bombing, that’s an act of war,” Massie said in another post. “I’m amazed at the mental gymnastics being undertaken by neocons in D.C. (and their social media bots) to say we aren’t at war … so they can make war.”
Massie even questioned Speaker Mike Johnson about why Congress wasn’t called back from vacation to vote on military action “if there was a serious threat to our country.”
Trump’s Fiery Response
The President didn’t hold back when responding to Massie’s criticism. In a blistering post on Truth Social, Trump called Massie “not MAGA” and a “simple-minded grandstander.”
“Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky is not MAGA, even though he likes to say he is. Actually, MAGA doesn’t want him, doesn’t know him, and doesn’t respect him,” Trump wrote.
The President accused Massie of being “weak” and “ineffective,” comparing him to “Rand Paul Jr.” for his tendency to vote “NO” on everything. Trump didn’t stop there, calling the congressman a “pathetic LOSER” and promising to campaign against him.
“The good news is that we will have a wonderful American Patriot running against him in the Republican Primary, and I’ll be out in Kentucky campaigning really hard,” Trump declared.
Political Consequences Coming
Massie’s criticism appears to have triggered serious political consequences. According to NBC News, two key Trump advisers, Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio, are launching a super PAC specifically to unseat Massie in the 2026 primary.
This isn’t the first time Trump has targeted Republicans who cross him. During the 2022 election cycle, Trump’s political operation went after GOP lawmakers who voted to impeach him after January 6. Eight of those ten lawmakers either lost their primaries or chose not to run again.
Massie responded to Trump’s attacks by posting a fundraising appeal and writing, “Trump declared so much War on me today it should require an Act of Congress.”
The Kentucky congressman has represented his district since 2012 and has a history of bucking Trump and Republican leadership. Last week, he partnered with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna to introduce a war powers resolution meant to “prohibit involvement in Iran.”
America’s Security at Stake
While this political drama plays out, the bigger issue remains America’s security against the Iranian threat. Trump and his supporters argue that decisive action was needed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons they have repeatedly threatened to use.
Speaker Johnson defended Trump’s decision, saying “Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act.”
Others point to Iran’s history of supporting terrorism and its frequent “Death to America” chants as proof that allowing their nuclear program to continue would be too dangerous.
For most conservatives, the choice is clear: America’s security comes first, regardless of political differences or constitutional debates. As Trump told the nation, “Thank you to our incredible military for the AMAZING job they did last night. It was really SPECIAL!!!”
While politicians like Massie hide behind legal arguments, our troops executed a strike that may have saved countless American lives. For patriots, that’s something worth celebrating, not criticizing.
Key Takeaways
- President Trump ordered successful strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities to prevent weapons development
- Rep. Thomas Massie broke ranks with fellow Republicans by calling the strikes “not constitutional”
- Trump labeled Massie “not MAGA” and promised to campaign for his primary challenger
- Two key Trump advisers are launching a super PAC specifically to defeat Massie in 2026
