GOP Rep. Thomas Massie endorses Trump.

On Friday, Rep. Thomas Massie, who was once criticized by former President Donald Trump, endorsed Trump for president.

On Friday, the Kentucky Republican publicly endorsed Trump and encouraged conservatives, libertarians, and independents to vote for the GOP presidential candidate.

Donald Trump will prioritize the safety and well-being of Americans by safeguarding our freedoms at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts abroad. He will also revitalize the healthcare system by supporting small farmers and challenging the influence of special interests that have distorted it. Additionally, he has pledged to release Ross Ulbricht, who was unjustly convicted.

"He has my full endorsement for these and many other reasons," Massie stated.

In a comment to Planet Chronicle Digital on Sunday, Massie stated that he felt it was necessary to provide his input on the 2024 presidential race, as it is too significant to remain silent.

On Friday, I had a great conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and on Saturday, I had a great conversation with Donald Trump, Massie noted.

"He continued, "I want to be part of the alignment that shifts the focus away from corporations and bureaucracy and towards regular people. Another pressing issue of our time is the danger of war due to our meddling overseas, and I believe Trump is the only one who can prevent it. Based on my endorsement and these reasons, I have decided that this presidential election is too crucial for me not to share my thoughts.""

In March 2020, Trump publicly criticized Massie, calling for his removal from the Republican Party.

"A Congressman from Kentucky, @RepThomasMassie, who is a third-rate grandstander, wants to vote against the new Save Our Workers Bill in Congress. He is doing this solely for publicity, and although he cannot stop it, he can only delay it, which is both dangerous and costly."

Small businesses and workers require financial assistance to stay afloat. The virus was not their fault. Dealing with the Democrats is a nightmare. In order to achieve the bigger picture, some things had to be given up. The GOP has a 90% chance of winning back the House, but should expel Massie from the party.

Before Massie demanded a recorded vote on a massive COVID-19 pandemic-related spending measure, Trump launched an attack on him.

Despite Trump's rejection of Massie's demand for a recorded vote, the lawmaker's actions earned the ire of many lawmakers who returned to D.C. during the episode.

In the June 2020 Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, Massie won a resounding victory despite Trump's attack.

Trump later reversed his stance, giving a strong endorsement of Massie just before his 2022 primary win.

Before announcing his presidential bid, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was endorsed for president by Massie last year.

In January 2024, Trump won the Iowa caucuses, leading DeSantis to drop out and ultimately endorse him.

In June, Spectrum News reported that Trump was currently endorsing non-conservatives in Republican primaries, as stated by Massie.