Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has announced plans to reprogram his debt clock badge to display the time elapsed since President Donald Trump last tweeted attacks against him. This move escalates their public feud over fiscal policy and Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
What Happened
Massie stated that he will program his debt badge to display the number of milliseconds that have elapsed since Trump last tweeted at him. This decision comes after Trump criticized Massie, calling him “not MAGA” and demanding that voters “GET THIS ‘BAM’ OUT OF OFFICE, ASAP!!!”
Background
The Kentucky congressman’s digital badge currently displays the U.S. national debt, which stands at $36.21 trillion. This serves as an ongoing protest against government spending. Massie’s plan to reprogram the badge represents a direct response to Trump’s attacks, which followed Massie’s opposition to the administration’s tax legislation.
The Conflict
The conflict between Massie and Trump stems from Massie’s resistance to Trump’s proposed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” which aims to extend 2017 tax cuts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of a “$4 trillion tax hike” without the legislation, citing support from “300 leading economists.” However, Massie countered that “the biggest tax will be when you must monetize the debt to pay for the BBB,” referring to Federal Reserve money creation that drives inflation.
Why It Matters
Massie’s stance aligns with growing GOP opposition to Trump’s spending plans. Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk called the bill a “disgusting abomination,” while Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) echoed deficit concerns. Massie’s debt badge stunt follows his criticism of Trump’s military actions in Iran without Congressional approval and his support for War Powers Resolution votes.
Key Points
- Massie will reprogram his debt clock badge to display the time elapsed since Trump last tweeted at him.
- The conflict between Massie and Trump stems from Massie’s resistance to Trump’s proposed “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
- Massie’s stance aligns with growing GOP opposition to Trump’s spending plans.
- The debt badge stunt follows Massie’s criticism of Trump’s military actions and his support for War Powers Resolution votes.
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