Rep. Thomas Massie has raised a record amount of funds for his campaign, securing $768,000 in donations from July to September, the best fundraising quarter of his career. The Kentucky Republican also has over $2 million in cash on hand, according to a report filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Massie has faced backlash from the White House for contradicting President Trump on major issues, including voting against a key domestic policy bill and pushing for the release of Epstein files. A Trump-backed super PAC, MAGA KY, has spent over $1.5 million on independent expenditures, with some Republicans pushing former Attorney General Daniel Cameron to challenge Massie in a primary, though Cameron is currently running for the state’s Senate seat.
Despite the threats, Massie remains confident in his financial standing, bolstered by support from fellow Republicans like Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Jim Jordan. Most of the campaign contributions in the latest fundraising quarter came from individual donors, but Massie also received $2,000 each from committees linked to Kentucky GOP Sen. Rand Paul and House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio). A leadership PAC connected to Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) gave Massie $5,000.
While Massie has beaten back primary challengers before, his substantial war chest at this time could help him next year if Trump and his inner circle take their attacks on the incumbent to the next level.