Trump, GOP Split Over Massie and Iran Strikes

President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) after Massie denounced recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as unconstitutional and demanded congressional approval. Trump called Massie a 'pathetic LOSER' and pledged to campaign against him in the upcoming Republican primary, endorsing a challenger. Key Trump advisers have formed a super PAC aimed at unseating Massie, who has previously opposed major Trump initiatives, including a recent 'Big Beautiful Bill.' Massie, identifying as a libertarian, has partnered with Democrats to introduce a war powers resolution to limit U.S. military involvement in Iran without congressional consent. The dispute reveals sharp divisions within the GOP between interventionist and non-interventionist factions. House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the strikes as necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, while the ongoing conflict has fueled broader debates over presidential war powers and party loyalty.