Thomas Massie traveled to Costa Rica this week for a fishing trip that doubled as a political summit with fellow Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, sources confirmed. The meeting came days after Massie's defeat in his House primary race.
Both lawmakers have positioned themselves as vocal critics of former President Donald Trump within GOP circles. Greene stepped down from her congressional seat earlier, while Massie's primary loss last week marked the end of his tenure in the House.
The two discussed politics during their tropical getaway, with Greene describing their conversations as "spicy" in tone. Details of their specific policy discussions remained limited, though the timing suggested they were processing their respective political situations away from the Washington spotlight.
Massie's primary defeat came as Trump has sought to consolidate control over Republican candidates heading into 2024. Both men have clashed with Trump over spending, foreign aid, and other party orthodoxy issues, making their skepticism of the former president notable within an increasingly Trump-aligned GOP.
The Costa Rica meeting underscored how some Republican dissidents are maintaining their own political network and conversations even as they face headwinds from the party establishment. Whether the trip signals a closer alliance or simply an opportunity for two political outsiders to commiserate remains unclear.
Author Sarah Mitchell: "Two GOP rebels comparing notes in Costa Rica beats the usual backroom handshake any day."
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