Sunday, May 24, 2026
Vol. VIII
Est. 2019

The Mind Shield

News · Opinion · Politics · Analysis

Tagged: Thomas Massie

16 articles
GOP lawmaker says Republicans are fleeing Congress because it is ‘humiliating’ to be a ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump.
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GOP lawmaker says Republicans are fleeing Congress because it is ‘humiliating’ to be a ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump.

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie suggested on Friday that Republicans are fleeing Congress because it is ‘humiliating’ to be a “rubber stamp’ for…

Dec 5, 2025
GOP lawmaker praises university for rejecting Trump’s ‘bribe’
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GOP lawmaker praises university for rejecting Trump’s ‘bribe’

A Republican member of Congress praised the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for rejecting the Trump administration’s attempt to pressure universities to…

Oct 11, 2025
GOP lawmaker says Trump should tone down his rhetoric after Kirk’s shooting.
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GOP lawmaker says Trump should tone down his rhetoric after Kirk’s shooting.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Donald Trump is among those who need to tone down their rhetoric after the fatal shooting of…

Sep 11, 2025
House Republican says Trump may be ‘covering for some of his rich and powerful friends’ in Epstein case.
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House Republican says Trump may be ‘covering for some of his rich and powerful friends’ in Epstein case.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Donald Trump may be covering for some of his wealthy friends named in the files linked to…

Sep 2, 2025
Massie says Republicans are supporting him in private amid feud with Trump.
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Massie says Republicans are supporting him in private amid feud with Trump.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) claims Republicans have been privately supporting him in his feud with Donald Trump. Massie has been on the…

Jun 28, 2025
House Republican calls Trump’s attack on Iran unconstitutional.
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House Republican calls Trump’s attack on Iran unconstitutional.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) blasted Donald Trump’s attack on Iran Saturday evening, calling the move unconstitutional. Trump announced on his Truth Social…

Jun 21, 2025
Johnson elected speaker in first round after two House Republicans change their votes.
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Johnson elected speaker in first round after two House Republicans change their votes.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) held on to the speakership in dramatic fashion on Friday. After roll call votes, Johnson fell short…

Jan 3, 2025
Massie says he won’t vote for Johnson in speaker race: ‘You can pull all my fingernails out’
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Massie says he won’t vote for Johnson in speaker race: ‘You can pull all my fingernails out’

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) reaffirmed his opposition to Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Friday, saying that not even torture can change his…

Jan 3, 2025
“No Fs to give”: GOP lawmaker doubles down on his opposition to Johnson, despite Trump’s endorsement.
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“No Fs to give”: GOP lawmaker doubles down on his opposition to Johnson, despite Trump’s endorsement.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) remains staunchly opposed to supporting Rep. Mike Johnson for speaker, despite an endorsement from Donald Trump and pressure…

Jan 2, 2025
GOP rep wants to release the names of lawmakers accused of sexual harrassment.
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GOP rep wants to release the names of lawmakers accused of sexual harrassment.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is demanding that lawmakers who used taxpayers money to settle harrassment claims he outed. “Congress has secretly paid…

Dec 27, 2024