Buckeye Reporter

Thomas Massie, a U.S. Congressman representing Kentucky's 4th district since 2012, recently shared his views on several issues through a series of tweets. Massie has been vocal about various topics, ranging from government programs to spending and political dynamics.

On February 17, 2025, Massie criticized the farm commodity check-off program, describing it as "corrupt and opaque" and likening it to "highway robbery." He expressed concerns over high salaries drawn by individuals such as former Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, claiming they are funded by farmers who are compelled by the government to participate in the program. He mentioned that "USDA is supposed to oversee" this process. The full tweet can be found here.

The following day, on February 18, 2025, Massie commented on congressional spending habits. He stated that "almost no one in Congress is serious about cutting spending," labeling them as "cowards." According to Massie, members of Congress avoid confronting lobbyists and constituents because they fear losing their next election. His statement concluded with the acronym TANSTAAFL (There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch). The original tweet is available here.

Later on the same day, Massie addressed three misconceptions regarding political reforms. He argued that term limits alone will not resolve political issues and emphasized the need for voter involvement. Additionally, he pointed out that banning lobbying isn't a complete solution since citizen petitions also constitute lobbying. Lastly, he asserted that while many politicians may appear weak, they are not necessarily corrupt. This perspective was shared in a tweet accessible here.