Donald Trump is facing fresh criticism from inside the Republican Party after former Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie warned that many voters now feel pushed aside ahead of the US midterm elections. Massie made the comments after losing his Republican primary race to a candidate backed by Donald Trump. The former congressman said many people who helped Republicans win in 2024 are now unhappy with the party’s direction. Massie said some Republican voters are dealing with what he called “Trump disappointment syndrome.” He explained that many people who once strongly supported Trump now feel ignored or frustrated by recent decisions from the administration. The former lawmaker warned that this anger could hurt Republicans in the November midterm elections. Control of Congress is expected to be highly competitive, and even a small shift in voter support could change the balance of power in Washington. Massie said several major conservative groups now feel alienated. He pointed to supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, voters who want lower government spending, and Americans who oppose foreign wars. According to Massie, many of these voters helped Republicans return to power in recent elections. He now believes some of them may stay home or refuse to support Republican candidates in the next vote. Massie lost his primary race this week to Ed Gallrein, a Republican challenger strongly supported by Trump. The race became one of the most expensive congressional primary battles in US history. Trump personally targeted Massie during the campaign. The president called him “disloyal” and traveled to Kentucky to support Gallrein. Trump also attacked Massie in public speeches and online posts. The conflict between the two Republicans grew over several major issues. Massie often criticized Trump’s spending plans and questioned military action involving Iran. He also pushed for more transparency around files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Massie said his support for releasing the Epstein files angered powerful people in Washington. He claimed the issue helped turn party leaders against him. The former congressman said he worked with Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna on a bill connected to the Epstein records. Massie argued that the proposal was one of the few bipartisan efforts not shaped by lobbyists. He said political insiders viewed him as a threat because he was becoming more effective in Congress. Massie claimed party leaders wanted to remove him before he gained more influence. Despite his defeat, Massie said he has no regrets. He promised to continue speaking out during the final months of his term in the House of Representatives. The Kentucky Republican said he plans to keep voting based on principles rather than party loyalty. He added that challenging powerful leaders was “completely worth it.” During a speech after the election, Massie warned against lawmakers blindly supporting the president. He said the United States should not allow too much power to stay with one person. “If the legislative branch always sides with the president, then we do have a king,” Massie said during remarks after the primary result. Massie now joins a growing list of Republicans who have publicly disagreed with Trump in recent months. Some conservatives have raised concerns over foreign policy, government spending, and the handling of sensitive investigations. Still, Trump remains the dominant figure inside the Republican Party. His endorsements continue to carry major influence in primary elections across the country. After Massie’s loss, Trump quickly celebrated the result. The president said the former congressman “deserves to lose” and called him a “bad guy.” Political experts say the growing divide inside the Republican Party could become a major issue before the midterms. While Trump still has strong support from many Republican voters, critics warn that frustration among independent conservatives could weaken the party’s chances. The coming months may show whether Republican voters stay united behind Trump or whether internal tensions begin to affect election results across the United States.