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Rep. Thomas Massie’s Stark Declaration: “I Am Not Suicidal”

Thomas Massie, the Republican representative from Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, posted a striking statement on February 13-14, 2026, amid escalating political tensions. The tweet came after heated clashes with both Trump allies and Attorney General Pam Bondi, as well as his continued push to release Jeffrey Epstein files.

The full statement reads: “I am not suicidal. I eat healthy food. The brakes on my car and truck are in good shape. I practice good trigger discipline and never point a gun at anyone, including myself. There are no deep pools of water on my farm and I’m a pretty good swimmer.”

Political Context

Massie has become increasingly isolated within his own party, with Speaker Mike Johnson stating he no longer counts on Massie’s vote when calculating crucial party-line measures. President Trump’s political apparatus has launched a campaign to unseat Massie, marking the first effort to oust a sitting Republican this election cycle, with Trump calling him a “moron” on Truth Social.

Recent Conflicts

• Attorney General Bondi clash: During a House Judiciary hearing on February 11, Bondi accused Massie of having “Trump derangement syndrome” and called him a “failed politician”
• Tariff vote: Massie joined two other Republicans in voting with Democrats to tank a procedural rule protecting Trump’s Canadian tariffs
• Conservative media criticism: Fox News’ Laura Ingraham and commentator Greg Price criticized his SAVE Act vote, prompting Massie to accuse them of being “happy tools of the swamp”

The Statement’s Meaning

The declaration addresses follower concerns about potential threats or repercussions for his work on Epstein file disclosure and opposition to party leadership. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, defending Massie as a friend, responded: “These are not the type of public statements that any of us should have to make.”

References

• Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie Declares ‘I Am Not Suicidal’ – Instagram
• Thomas Massie Post Grim Tweet Saying He’s Not Suicidal – Mediaite
• The Republican who Mike Johnson can’t ever count on – Axios
• Massie becomes first Republican to spar with Bondi during House Judiciary hearing – Politico
• Rebel Republican shares startling post after heated clashes – Raw Story

Published: February 14, 2026