The congressman then successfully sought donations for his run in the 2026 midterm elections against an opponent that Trump has endorsed. Trump has endorsed a retired US navy seal, Ed Gallrein, to run against Massie in the Republican primary. Massie uses president’s insult to raise funds On Christmas, Trump posted a rant on his Truth Social platform that dismissed Congress’s interest in Epstein as a “scam” while referring to Massie – the only lawmaker named in the post – as “one lowlife ‘Republican’”. More than 40 people had donated nearly $3,000 within the first two hours, Massie’s account said in separate follow-up posts. With the Epstein files also casting a long shadow, Trump appears increasingly out of touch.

Source: The Guardian December 28, 2025 06:09 UTC