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RINO Rep. Massie BETRAYS Trump, Sides With Democrats Against Iran Strikes

Gary FranchiFebruary 28, 2026264 views
RINO Rep. Massie BETRAYS Trump, Sides With Democrats Against Iran Strikes
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In a shocking display of disloyalty, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has joined forces with Democrats to undermine President Trump's decisive military strikes against Iranian targets, citing bogus concerns about "congressional approval" while American lives hang in the balance.

The betrayal comes as Trump demonstrates the strong leadership America desperately needed after four years of Biden's weak foreign policy that emboldened Iran and its terrorist proxies across the Middle East. While real patriots celebrate Trump's return to peace through strength, Massie chose to play constitutional scholar instead of backing our Commander-in-Chief.

Constitutional Crisis or RINO Grandstanding?

Massie's opposition centers around claims that Trump needed congressional authorization before striking Iranian assets. But here's what the Kentucky congressman conveniently ignores: Presidents have inherent authority to defend American interests and personnel from imminent threats. Unlike Biden's chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal that got 13 American heroes killed, Trump's precision strikes send a clear message to Iran's mullahs.

"This isn't about constitutional principles—it's about political theater," one senior GOP aide told reporters. "When Iranian-backed terrorists are targeting Americans, you don't call a committee meeting. You eliminate the threat."

"While President Trump protects America from Iranian aggression, Thomas Massie chooses to stand with Nancy Pelosi's party instead of American security."

The timing couldn't be worse for Republican unity. As Trump works to restore American dominance on the world stage and clean up Biden's foreign policy disasters, the last thing patriots need is Republicans providing ammunition to Democrats and their media allies.

America First vs. Politics First

This betrayal highlights a growing problem within the GOP: RINOs more concerned with Sunday show appearances than supporting the president Americans elected to drain the swamp and defeat our enemies. While Trump delivers on his promises to put America First, Massie delivers talking points to CNN.

Patriots didn't elect Trump to seek permission from the same Congress that gave us decades of endless wars and foreign policy failures. They elected him to end threats before they reach American soil. Will other Republicans stand with Trump's strength, or follow Massie's path of weakness?

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Gary Franchi

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

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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Massie has always been a disappointment. When push comes to shove, he sides with the swamp instead of America First!
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TrumpTrain45Verifiedjust now
Exactly! These RINOs show their true colors when it matters most.
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ConservativeVetVerifiedjust now
As someone who served in the Middle East, I can tell you that weakness only invites more aggression from Iran. Massie doesn't understand that sometimes you have to show strength to prevent bigger conflicts later.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Thank you for your service! You're absolutely right - appeasement never works with these regimes.
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LibertarianConflictVerifiedjust now
Wait, I thought we were against endless foreign wars? Why are we suddenly pro-intervention when it comes to Iran strikes?
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MAGA_WarriorVerifiedjust now
Primary this guy! Kentucky deserves better than another swamp creature pretending to be conservative.