Massie hints at a run in 2028: ‘We’ll talk about it later’

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) struck a defiant tone on Tuesday after being ousted by a primary challenger backed by President Donald Trump, but hinted that his political career might not be over just yet.

During his concession speech, Massie framed his loss as retribution for not towing the party line in Washington, saying that “for 14 years, those SOBs in Washington tried to buy my vote; they couldn’t buy it.”

“Why did the race get so expensive?” Massie asked the crowd. “Because they decided to buy the seat.”

Despite the defeat, the crowd at Massie’s concession party erupted into chants of “28,” referring to 2028, when the next congressional and presidential contests will be held.

“What happens in 2028?” Massie asked the crowd. “Oh, you want me to run for Congress again?”

The crowd then erupted into a second round of chants, urging Massie to run for president in the 2028 race.