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BETRAYAL: Thomas Massie STABS Trump in Back, Votes With 'The Squad' to Strip War Powers

Gary FranchiApril 17, 2026153 views
BETRAYAL: Thomas Massie STABS Trump in Back, Votes With 'The Squad' to Strip War Powers
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In a stunning act of betrayal that has patriots across America asking 'whose side is he really on?', Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) cast the lone Republican vote to join House Democrats in their latest attempt to strip President Donald Trump of his constitutional war powers.

The April 16th vote came within a single ballot of succeeding in neutering our Commander-in-Chief's ability to defend America and our interests abroad. While every other Republican stood with President Trump, Massie decided to throw his lot in with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and the rest of the radical left's anti-America brigade.

This isn't just political disagreement – this is sabotage from within our own ranks. At a time when President Trump is working to restore American strength and end the endless wars that have drained our resources and cost precious American lives, Massie chose to undermine him at a critical moment.

RINO Behavior or Something Worse?

Massie's vote raises serious questions about his loyalty to the America First agenda that voters overwhelmingly endorsed in 2024. While he's previously positioned himself as a constitutional conservative, his willingness to side with 'The Squad' against our President shows his true colors.

"When you're voting with the same people who want to defund the police, open our borders, and destroy American energy independence, maybe it's time to ask yourself if you're really a Republican," said one GOP source familiar with the vote.

"Thomas Massie just handed Democrats a gift-wrapped talking point while stabbing the President in the back. This is exactly the kind of RINO behavior that voters rejected in 2024."

The timing couldn't be worse. As President Trump works to rebuild American credibility on the world stage after four years of Biden's disasters, he needs Republicans who will stand with him – not stab him in the back when the cameras are rolling.

Patriots deserve to know: Is Thomas Massie working for Kentucky voters, or is he auditioning for membership in 'The Squad'? Because based on this vote, it's getting harder to tell the difference.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeVet88Verified1 hours ago
As a 20-year Army veteran, I'm appalled by this vote. The President needs flexibility to respond to threats quickly - Congress can't micromanage every military decision from their comfortable offices in DC.
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RealAmericaFirstVerifiedjust now
Why would Massie side with AOC and her communist squad?? Makes no sense unless he's been compromised or planning to switch parties.
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FreedomFighter1776Verifiedjust now
Follow the money - someone's probably paying him off. These politicians have no loyalty anymore.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Absolutely disgusting! Massie has shown his true colors - he's just another swamp creature pretending to be conservative. We need representatives who will actually support our President, not stab him in the back when it matters most.
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TrumpTrain45Verifiedjust now
Couldn't agree more. These RINOs are worse than Democrats because at least we know where Dems stand.
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KentuckyConservativeVerifiedjust now
I'm from Massie's district and this is the last straw. Time to primary this traitor in 2024!