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Massie hits back at Trump criticism: 'I think that's going to help my fundraising'

The Hill · May 17, 2026, 2:20 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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  • Link copied by Ashleigh Fields - 05/17/26 10:20 AM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Rep.
  • I think that s going to help my fundraising at Thomas Massie.com.
  • Massie said billionaires Miriam Adelson and Paul Singer have dumped money into the race in an effort to buy his seat in Congress.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Link copied by Ashleigh Fields - 05/17/26 10:20 AM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Sunday said President Trump s Truth Social posts geared towards unseating him will only boost fundraising for his campaign.

I think that s going to help my fundraising at Thomas Massie.com. Every time he tweets about me, it s good for, you know, some money coming in, because people don t like that, Massie said during an appearance on ABC s This Week.

And you know, how did this race become the most expensive race in the history of Congress for a primary is because three billionaires from outside of Kentucky have funneled millions of dollars in here, they re trying to buy a seat, he added.

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