Thomas Massie

Trump argued Cassidy’s defeat was political payback for “voting to impeach an innocent man,” while accusing Massie of being “very disloyal” and a “major Sleazebag.” In the aftermath of the Jan. 6th Capitol riot, Cassidy voted to convict Trump on the charge of “incitement of insurrection,” saying at the time that he believed the president was guilty.

Trump also spoke of his support for Kentucky farmer and military veteran Ed Gallrein in his challenge against Massie, urging voters to “get this loser out of politics in Tuesday’s Election.” In a second Truth Social post early Sunday morning, Trump escalated his criticism of the Kentucky congressman.

“Bad Congressman Tom Massie voted against Tax Cuts, the Board Wall, our Military and Law Enforcement,” Trump wrote. “Actually, he voted against almost everything that is good.”

THOMAS MASSIE STRIKES POSITIVE TONE IN FINAL PRIMARY CAMPAIGN AD

Trump concluded by calling Massie “The Worst Republican Congressman in History,” and emphasized to Kentucky voters again to “vote the bum out on Tuesday.”

Massie, a libertarian-minded Republican known for opposing government spending and surveillance programs, has frequently clashed with Trump and House GOP leadership. He has drawn criticism from Trump allies in the past for voting against several Trump-backed measures and for publicly breaking with the president on fiscal issues.