Massie-Trump Feud Escalates Amid Middle East, Congressional Split

Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has emerged as a vocal critic of President Donald Trump's policies, particularly regarding the U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. Massie opposes Trump's airstrikes on Iran, labeling them unconstitutional, and has co-sponsored legislation with Democrat Ro Khanna to prevent further American engagement in the Israel-Iran conflict. This opposition has led to a public feud between Massie and Trump, with the president calling Massie "not MAGA" and disparaging him on social media, while Massie continues to mock and challenge Trump, even making pointed references to Trump’s past conflicts with former Vice President Mike Pence. Trump himself displayed unusual visible anger and frustration during a recent press interaction, urging Israel to calm down amid ceasefire violations and expressing his ire with strong language and dominant body language. Massie also criticized Trump publicly on MSNBC, unfavorably comparing him to former President George W. Bush by highlighting Trump's failure to seek congressional authorization for military action, unlike Bush. The ongoing feud underscores tensions within the Republican Party and highlights the constitutional debate over presidential war powers amid escalating Middle East conflicts.