Trump Calls Out Republican’s Wife
President Donald Trump on Monday intensified his ongoing clash with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., using a Truth Social post to question the congressman’s loyalty to the Republican Party and the America First agenda.
In the post, Trump suggested that Massie’s persistent opposition to key GOP priorities coincided with his recent marriage, pointing to what he described as a dramatic shift in the congressman’s behavior. Trump emphasized that many Republicans now view Massie as unreliable and out of step with party leadership.
Trump went on to argue that Massie routinely votes against Republican-backed legislation, labeling him a “RINO,” or Republican in name only — a term frequently used by conservative voters to describe lawmakers seen as undermining the party from within.
Massie remarried in 2025 following the death of his first wife, Rhonda Howard, who passed away in 2024 after more than 30 years of marriage. The couple shared four children. His current wife, Carolyn Moffa, previously worked for Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky.
Responding online, Massie rejected Trump’s criticism and defended his wife, stating that she supported Trump in multiple elections. He dismissed the idea that his political positions were influenced by anyone other than his own principles.
Massie also pointed to his role in pushing for transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, claiming he personally questioned then-Attorney General Pam Bondi about the release of additional records. According to Massie, Bondi said no further files were available at the time.
That dispute ultimately led to bipartisan legislation — later signed by Trump — requiring the Justice Department to release unclassified Epstein-related documents, while allowing redactions to protect victims, preserve grand jury secrecy, and avoid interference with active investigations involving Jeffrey Epstein.
The conflict between Trump and Massie has stretched across much of Trump’s second term, particularly after Massie voted against the administration-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a cornerstone of Trump’s domestic agenda.
Trump’s political operation has since poured millions of dollars into backing Massie’s primary challenger, businessman Ed Gallrein, arguing that the Kentucky district deserves a representative who will consistently support Republican priorities.
Last month, Massie further escalated tensions by publicly criticizing Trump for actions involving Venezuela, claiming Congress was sidelined while energy interests were consulted. Trump allies dismissed those claims as misleading and argued the administration was acting decisively in America’s strategic interest.
In his Truth Social post, Trump strongly endorsed Gallrein, praising him as a high-quality candidate and accusing Massie of repeated disloyalty to both the president and the Republican Party.
“He never votes with us,” Trump wrote, urging GOP voters to ensure Massie is defeated decisively in the upcoming primary.
Campaign finance filings show Gallrein has raised more than $1.5 million so far, while Massie reported over $2 million cash on hand, setting the stage for a costly and closely watched Republican primary that could become a national test of party unity.
