"To all those who oppose wars, spending, and tariffs, you are not welcome in our party!" roar the MAGA base of today's Republican Party. I shall certainly take note.
https://reason.com/2026/05/19/thomas-massie-loses-proving-that-deficit-hawks-and-foreign-policy-doves-arent-welcome-in-trumps-gop/

Also, if the Quantus Insights polls finding that Thomas Massie prevailed among younger voters are accurate, then I will tell all those young Kentuckians that I feel your frustration.

#Kentucky #DonaldTrump #GOP #liberalism #libertarianism #MAGA #ThomasMassie #TrumpAdministration

Massie's primary loss shows anti-war Republicans aren't fit for Trump's GOP

If this is how the Republican Party treats the libertarian-leaning lawmakers in its midst, then libertarians should take note and act accordingly.

Reason.com
A #GOP would beat the name of the #Lord out of your mouth so you couldn't say it just to kill you. They are the fucking corrupt heathens. They are the murderers. The #Republican party is a #terrorist #organization. They need to be prosecuted at The #Hague. The whole fucking party.
#MissKittyRaw is more of a man than any #GOP Congress person or #Senator w/o nuts. Those fucking coward pussies. Fuck the GOP fuck #Trump. Fuck mother fucking killers that don't know #God from their own shit. GOP is #terrorist org. They are killing & torturing #CHILDREN! Crimes against humanity.

"At this inflection point in history, we're going to be judged by whether or not we live up to the promises we have made to ourselves, to each other, to the most vulnerable, and to all those who will inherit the world we create, because that's what we're doing. Will we find within ourselves the courage to do what must be done to preserve the planet, to protect human dignity, to provide opportunity for people everywhere, and to defend the tenets of the United Nations? There can be only one answer to that question: We must, and we will."

— Joe Biden

#Democracy #USPol #Trump #GOP

If you take a bucket of shit, freeze dry it, and remove Trump, Ken Paxton is what’s left

Ken Paxton Is No Stranger to Controversy. Here’s a Timeline of Nearly 20 Years of Scandals & Headlines.
https://thebarbedwire.com/2026/02/17/ken-paxton-scandal-timeline/

#IndictKenPaxton #KenIsATraitor #PaxtonForPrison #Texas #GOPTraitors #GOPSedition #GOP #USpol

Ken Paxton Is No Stranger to Controversy. Here’s a Timeline of Nearly 20 Years of Scandals & Headlines.

We’ve compiled every serious scandal the Texas Attorney General has faced during his political ascendancy.

The Barbed Wire

"Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top-ranking #Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, moved to subpoena acting AG Todd Blanche, Treasury Sect Scott Bessent, & other officials involved in the creation of a $1.8 billion slush fund, which is expected to be used to pay out #Trump allies...

vote on the subpoena will be Wednesday afternoon. #Republicans have the numbers to block it, though... “it’s not a favorable vote politically.”"
https://newrepublic.com/post/210729/raskin-democrats-subpoena-officials-trump-slush-fund

#DonaldTrump #GOP #IRS #Politics #News #US #USA

Trump's Efforts to Punish Republican Lawmakers May Backfire on the GOP

📰 Original title: Nicolle Wallace spots big problem with Trump's revenge tour that could haunt the GOP

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

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#politics #trump #gop #midterms

Trump's Efforts to Punish Republican Lawmakers May Backfire on the GOP

President Donald Trump's recent focus on targeting Republican lawmakers he perceives as disloyal, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, could create long-term challenges for his party, according to MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace. Political strategist Dan Pfeiffer noted that while Trump can influence primaries, spending large sums to defeat Republicans in districts he already won decisively may be a Pyrrhic victory. Wallace emphasized that Trump's aggressive strategy may force Republicans to distance themselves from him, as his unpopularity could drag the party down in the 2026 midterms. Moreover, Trump's actions are creating a group of 'lame-duck' Republicans who now oppose him openly, with Cassidy leading by joining Democrats on key votes and criticizing Trump's endorsed candidates. Other lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senator John Kennedy, have resisted Trump's directives, signaling growing internal resistance. Wallace suggests that this trend may expand, potentially including Senator John Cornyn. Overall, the report highlights the risks for the GOP as Trump's personal vendettas may undermine party unity and electoral strategy.

KillBait

Trump's Efforts to Punish Republican Lawmakers May Backfire on the GOP

📰 Original title: Nicolle Wallace spots big problem with Trump's revenge tour that could haunt the GOP

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/trump-s-efforts-to-punish-republican-lawmakers-may-backfire-on-the-gop.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#politics #trump #gop #midterms

Trump's Efforts to Punish Republican Lawmakers May Backfire on the GOP

President Donald Trump's recent focus on targeting Republican lawmakers he perceives as disloyal, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, could create long-term challenges for his party, according to MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace. Political strategist Dan Pfeiffer noted that while Trump can influence primaries, spending large sums to defeat Republicans in districts he already won decisively may be a Pyrrhic victory. Wallace emphasized that Trump's aggressive strategy may force Republicans to distance themselves from him, as his unpopularity could drag the party down in the 2026 midterms. Moreover, Trump's actions are creating a group of 'lame-duck' Republicans who now oppose him openly, with Cassidy leading by joining Democrats on key votes and criticizing Trump's endorsed candidates. Other lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senator John Kennedy, have resisted Trump's directives, signaling growing internal resistance. Wallace suggests that this trend may expand, potentially including Senator John Cornyn. Overall, the report highlights the risks for the GOP as Trump's personal vendettas may undermine party unity and electoral strategy.

KillBait

#politics #taco #gop #fox

Keep talking orange turd , now you have a new enemy;

“ A GOP congressman whose reporter fiancée was insulted by Donald Trump has vowed to become a major thorn in the president’s side.

Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick on Wednesday pledged to torpedo Trump’s $1.8 billion deal with the DOJ just hours after the president disrespected the congressman’s wife, Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich.”

https://www.thedailybeast.com/republican-brian-fitzpatrick-gets-revenge-on-trump-after-he-insulted-fiancee-fox-news-anchor-jacqui-heinrich/

Republican Gets Revenge on Trump After He Insulted Fiancée

Trump’s jab at a Republican lawmaker’s journalist fiancée seemed to backfire almost instantly.

The Daily Beast