Rep. Thomas Massie was involved in a heated exchange with a Fox News Digital reporter over allegations made by his purported ex-girlfriend. The allegations included claims that Massie offered her money to sign a non-disclosure agreement related to a wrongful termination dispute and bragged about an alleged sexual encounter with Rep. Lauren Boebert.
When the reporter asked Massie to respond to the allegations, the Kentucky Republican turned the conversation around, asking the reporter if he liked "gay porn." He then began recording the reporter with his phone.
Massie continued to bombard the reporter with questions while filming, asking if he was a "real loser" and if he was with Fox News. He also questioned the legitimacy of the news organization and asked if that was what the reporter did for a living.
The exchange began with the reporter asking Massie to clear up the allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, former congressional staffer Cynthia West. Massie denied the allegations, saying "it's all false." However, he was then asked about the allegations of him having an alleged sexual encounter with Boebert, which he also denied.
Boebert had previously erupted at the same Fox News Digital reporter, denying the allegations and calling them "sexist." Massie's exchange with the reporter came just a week before he was defeated in the Republican primary to keep his House seat.
Massie's exchange with the reporter highlights his frustration with the allegations against him and the way that he perceives the media covering them. His aggressive behavior and questions to the reporter have raised questions about his temperament and ability to handle scrutiny.
