Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) just turned a presidential jab into a fundraising jackpot, as The Hill reports.

This saga, boiling over with political drama, centers on Massie’s push for Jeffrey Epstein file transparency, a move that drew sharp words from President Trump and sparked a Capitol Hill showdown with threats of fines and even impeachment.

The clash kicked off when Massie, a consistent thorn in Trump’s side, joined forces with a small group of Republicans to force a House vote demanding the Justice Department release all Epstein-related documents.

Trump Signs Bill Despite Reservations

Despite Trump’s initial resistance to the legislation, he ultimately signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, a bill co-sponsored by Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA).

Fast forward to the deadline for the document release, and the Trump administration began unveiling some of the Epstein files, though Massie quickly slammed the partial disclosure as falling short of legal requirements.

In a pointed critique on social media, Massie accused Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of ignoring both the intent and explicit terms of the law Trump had signed just a month prior.

Massie and Khanna Demand Full Disclosure

Not stopping at words, Massie doubled down the next day, charging Bondi and the Justice Department with openly defying the law by redacting key identifying details in the released documents.

Alongside Khanna, Massie has threatened to impose fines on Bondi until every last Epstein document sees the light of day. Talk about turning up the heat under the holiday turkey.

Khanna even floated the idea of impeachment for Bondi over the incomplete release, a bold move that raises eyebrows about whether the House has the appetite for such a drastic step.

Trump Fires Back on Social Media

Then came Trump’s Christmas-season counterpunch, blasting Massie on Truth Social as a “lowlife Republican” for his role in dragging the Epstein files into public view. “Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein… plus one lowlife ‘Republican,’ Massie!” Trump posted, as quoted by Massie on X.

Let’s unpack that—Trump’s frustration is palpable, but painting Massie as the villain in a transparency push many conservatives support feels like a swing at the wrong target. If anything, this feud risks alienating folks who cheered Trump’s own promises to drain the swamp.

Massie, never one to shy away from a fight, fired back with a mix of defiance and holiday humor, saying, “Imagine celebrating a blessed Christmas with your family… suddenly phones alert everyone to the most powerful man in the world attacking you… for fulfilling his campaign promise to help victims!” as posted on X. Well played, sir—turning a personal attack into a reminder of shared goals is a savvy pivot.

Fundraising Off a Presidential Feud

Perhaps the sharpest twist in this tale is Massie’s decision to capitalize on Trump’s criticism by rallying supporters for donations on the very day of the social media storm. Nothing says “holiday spirit” like turning a presidential scolding into campaign cash.

While some might call it opportunistic, others could argue Massie is simply playing the game—using the spotlight to fund his efforts against what he sees as administrative stonewalling.

This isn’t just a personal spat; it’s a battle over principle, transparency, and who gets to define the conservative agenda in a post-woke Washington.