Massie warns GOP that election fraud focus may cost midterms

A Republican congressman has warned his own party that its focus on election fraud claims risks a major defeat in the upcoming midterm elections, highlighting a deepening internal rift over legislative strategy. Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky made the comments outside the U.S. Capitol this week, questioning why Republicans continue to emphasize election integrity while controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress.

Massie described the focus as ironic, noting that Republicans currently hold the House, Senate, Supreme Court, and presidency. He argued the party is wasting the opportunity voters gave it and predicted severe consequences if it does not change course. The Republicans are going to pay for that in November, Massie said. It will be an absolute shellacking if they do not wake up.

The criticism comes amid a standoff triggered by President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for a major bipartisan housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. In a social media post, he stated the ceremony was canceled until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which he called a national emergency. The housing legislation...