Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie says he will push for congressional vote on Iran war

By: Lantern staff

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 28, 2026

Words: 817

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky says he will work with a House Democrat to force a congressional vote on war with Iran while his Trump-endorsed primary challenger applauded the attack, calling it “deterrence.”

Other Kentucky Republicans lined up behind President Donald Trump’s decision to begin bombing Iran while the state’s lone Democrat in Congress called it “Trump’s illegal war.”

Massie, a seven-term incumbent, said on X that he will work with Rep. Ro …

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