The getaway came days after Massie lost the Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, who had President Trump's endorsement. Massie said he'll remain in the House and called out the president's labeling of critics, calling it a form of "Trump disappointment syndrome." Greene, who backed Massie, blamed the release of the Epstein files for their defeat, writing, "Releasing the Epstein files was our demise. But it was worth every single bit..." She added that "the future of the Republican Party was destroyed." Massie had championed the Epstein Transparency Act, which prompted clashes with the White House and DOJ.