# "They Want Me Gone" — Massie On AIPAC, Trump, & The Epstein Files | Rep. Thomas Massie | Ep. 44

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Published: 2026-05-16T17:05:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3463

## Resource

This week on Today-ISH, James and Dani sit down with Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie as he faces the most critical primary battle in American history — a $35 million onslaught from the Israel Lobby aiming to unseat him. Together, they dismantle mainstream narratives, exploring the massive establishment effort to defeat Massie, the corrupting influence of Washington money, and his bold predictions for reclaiming accountability from a broken system. Chapters 0:00 MAGA Vs. Massie 3:40 What Happened to Kash Patel?! 8:35 Should We Ban Lobbying?! 11:01 Israel Lobby's $35M Campaign Against Massie 19:16 Why Charlie Kirk Was A Threat to the Establishment 25:40 Can Congress Be Replaced with AI? 29:27 Massie on Democracy, God, and Family 36:04 The Most Important Primary in American History 44:30 "Tyrants Reward Compliance With More Tyranny" 49:24 Shoutout to Herb and Thelma's 50:55 Massie on How to Beat the Epstein Class Follow the Hosts: James Li YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5149jamesli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5149jamesli TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5149jamesli Dani Love TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wffnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wffnews

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