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Pro-Israel donors unload on Trump's toughest GOP critic [Massie]
Axios ^ | September 18, 2025 | Alex Isenstadt

Posted on 10/21/2025 8:20:25 AM PDT by Angelino97

The Republican Party's pro-Israel allies are going all-out to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie. He's responded by making those attacks a centerpiece of his campaign.

The GOP's mega-donor ranks are filled with backers of Israel, and they're showing they're willing to invest in defeating lawmakers who are critical of Israel.

They're also aligning themselves with President Trump, who has singled out Massie (R-Ky.) — a rare congressional Republican Trump critic — for defeat.

Massie has vocally criticized Israel's handling of the war in Gaza and voted against providing U.S. aid to Israel. He also skipped Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's July 2024 address to the U.S. Congress.

"I wouldn't send them a dime. Like, that's my position. I don't think whatever we're getting is worth it," Massie said in a June appearance on comedian Theo Von's podcast.

Pro-Israel donors are funneling money to MAGA Kentucky, a Trump-aligned super PAC that's aired several anti-Massie ads.

The PAC — spearheaded by Trump senior political advisers Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio — has raised $2 million from New York hedge fund manager Paul Singer, investor John Paulson and a political committee tied to casino mogul and Dallas Mavericks co-owner Miriam Adelson...

Senior Republicans also expect AIPAC to target Massie ahead of the May 2026 primary.

AIPAC spent more than $300,000 on ads against Massie in 2024, calling him an "anti-Israel radical."

AIPAC spokesperson Marshall Wittman declined to detail the group's plans, but said in a statement: "Thomas Massie is closely aligned with [Democratic Reps.] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib in voting against pro-Israel policies" backed by Trump and Republicans.

The Republican Jewish Coalition is also planning on getting involved in the race. "Like President Trump, we are committed to the defeat of Thomas Massie," Matt Brooks, the organization's CEO, tells Axios.

(Excerpt) Read more at axios.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: alexisenstadt; angelino97; antisemitism; axios; concerntroll; concerntrolling; fakenews; fascistangelino97; massieloser; parheticmassie; rop; zot

1 posted on 10/21/2025 8:20:25 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

Massie is a misguided idiot and embarrassment to the electorate. Should be replaced ASAP. It shouldn’t be difficult to find many capable people of good character to run instead of Massie


2 posted on 10/21/2025 8:23:59 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Angelino97

At least they’re being open and honest about it. Why is Massie so secretive about who’s funding him?


3 posted on 10/21/2025 8:24:38 AM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: Angelino97

There you go again, quoting leftist news sources to support your anti-Semitism.


4 posted on 10/21/2025 8:31:11 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (PLAUSIBLY ANTI-SEMITIC POSTS: Hardspunned 90% Nitzy 88% Right_In_Virginia 84% Liz 50% Mac_Truck 32%)
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To: Angelino97

you have a nice obsession


5 posted on 10/21/2025 8:37:36 AM PDT by darkomilicic
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To: Angelino97
Not sucking Israel's toes = ANTISEEEEMMMMMIIIITE.


6 posted on 10/21/2025 8:38:05 AM PDT by AAABEST (That time Washington DC became a corrupted, existential threat to us all...)
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To: Uncle Miltie
Please explain how this article is "anti-Semitism."

No, seriously. Explain it.

7 posted on 10/21/2025 8:43:45 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Uncle Miltie
quoting leftist news sources to support your anti-Semitism.

From the article:

The Republican Jewish Coalition is also planning on getting involved in the race. "Like President Trump, we are committed to the defeat of Thomas Massie," Matt Brooks, the organization's CEO, tells Axios.

Is the Republican Jewish Coalition also anti-Semitic for talking to "leftist" Axios?

8 posted on 10/21/2025 8:47:06 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: faithhopecharity

Massey does not understand that politics in USA is a team sport, same as football or ice hockey or soccer. The team wins if you are a team contributor.


9 posted on 10/21/2025 8:47:20 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Work is worship! .... Bhagavad Geetanout aa. T ch? )
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To: Angelino97

I don’t like foreigners meddling in our elections, whether it’s our adversary China or ally Israel.


10 posted on 10/21/2025 8:55:12 AM PDT by Flavious_Maximus (Tony Fauci will be put on death row and die of COVID!)
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To: Bobbyvotes

It appears that he’s on his way out after 14 years in office. The marine vet running against him looks like he may well win election


11 posted on 10/21/2025 8:59:50 AM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Texas Eagle
"Why is Massie so secretive about who’s funding him?"

Because he's received money from the likes of muslim donors who also donate to Ilhan Omar:

Strange Bedfellows: Meet the PAC Working to Reelect Thomas Massie—And Partnering With the DSA to Fight ICE

12 posted on 10/21/2025 1:15:27 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: mass55th

Oh.


13 posted on 10/21/2025 1:45:17 PM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: Angelino97

The article may or may not be anti-Semitic. Your reason for posting it is to smear Jews for opposing Massie.

YOU are the anti-Semite I’m referring to.


14 posted on 10/21/2025 1:56:34 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (PLAUSIBLY ANTI-SEMITIC POSTS: Hardspunned 90% Nitzy 88% Right_In_Virginia 84% Liz 50% Mac_Truck 32%)
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To: Uncle Miltie
The article may or may not be anti-Semitic. Your reason for posting it is to smear Jews for opposing Massie.

Do you think it's wrong to oppose Massie?

If not, then how is it a "smear"?

15 posted on 10/21/2025 6:58:39 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

Because you only ever post things that make Jews look bad.


16 posted on 10/21/2025 7:11:44 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (PLAUSIBLY ANTI-SEMITIC POSTS: Hardspunned 90% Nitzy 88% Right_In_Virginia 84% Liz 50% Mac_Truck 32%)
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To: Uncle Miltie
But how does it "make Jews look bad"?

You think that Massie is bad. So why aren't you proud that the Israel lobby is opposing Massie? Why aren't you bragging about it?

17 posted on 10/21/2025 7:41:11 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Angelino97

You can’t follow simple concepts.

Whatever.


18 posted on 10/21/2025 7:44:28 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (PLAUSIBLY ANTI-SEMITIC POSTS: Hardspunned 90% Nitzy 88% Right_In_Virginia 84% Liz 50% Mac_Truck 32%)
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To: Texas Eagle

“Why is Massie so secretive about who’s funding him?” Probably because it is a bunch of out of state leftists wanting to stick it to Trump.


“He’s the one Republican you can respect right now.” - Joy Behar, The View, on Thomas Massie.

https://duckduckgo.com/?origin=funnel_home_website&t=h_&q=Joy+Behar+endorses+Thomas+Massie&ia=web


19 posted on 10/22/2025 10:04:37 AM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: Republican Wildcat

She just said a couple of days ago they should have more Republicans on the show. There ya go. Invite Massie.


20 posted on 10/22/2025 10:10:48 AM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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