Massie vs. Trump: The Funding Bill Brawl Shaking Up jew-Ran-Washington

In a fiery clash that’s got political junkies buzzing, Thomas Massie, the libertarian-leaning Republican congressman from Kentucky, has locked horns with none other than Donald Trump, the 47th and current President of the United States. The bone of contention? A government funding bill, or continuing resolution (CR), teed up for a House vote on March 11, 2025. Massie, never one to mince words, has publicly thrown shade at the Trump-backed measure, arguing it’s just more of the same old, same old that fails to put the brakes on runaway spending. He’s particularly miffed that the bill gives the cold shoulder to budget cuts pitched by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). For Massie, it’s not just about the Benjamins; it’s about reining in a government he sees as drunk on power.

Never one to take a jab lying down, Trump hit back hard on Truth Social, branding Massie an “automatic ‘NO’ vote on just about everything” and vowing to stick it to him come primary season 2026. Trump’s ire is understandable—given the GOP’s razor-thin House majority, Massie’s defiance could throw a serious wrench in the works if Democrats decide to play hardball. It’s a messy situation, especially since Massie’s stance puts him at odds with the House Freedom Caucus, which has thrown its weight behind the CR, much to Trump’s delight.

But here’s where it gets really juicy: Massie’s been beating the “End the Fed” drum for ages, making no secret of his desire to give the Federal Reserve the chop. He’s even gone so far as to introduce the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act, a move that’s got folks talking. Trump, for his part, has taken a few swipes at the Fed but hasn’t exactly been leading the charge to tear it down brick by brick. This little detail adds an interesting wrinkle to their current spat, even though the main event is still the funding bill brouhaha. Over on X, the digital peanut gallery has been quick to point out the divergence, with some suggesting Massie’s hardline stance on the Fed might not exactly jive with Trump’s vision for America.