🚨 BREAKING: Rep. Thomas Massie Demands Immediate Removal of Vice President JD Vance – “He Is Destroying This Country!!” Explosive Call Ignites GOP Civil War
Washington D.C. / Louisville, KY – February 10, 2026
In a bombshell declaration that has sent shockwaves through the Republican Party and the halls of power, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) has publicly called for the immediate removal of Vice President JD Vance, accusing him of actively “destroying this country” through a series of policy missteps, ideological betrayals, and what Massie describes as a dangerous embrace of authoritarian tendencies. The libertarian-leaning firebrand, known for his unyielding commitment to constitutional principles and frequent clashes with party leadership, made the stunning demand in a fiery X thread posted early this morning, just hours after a contentious House floor debate on federal spending cuts.
“The current ‘vice president’ of the United States must be removed. Immediately!! He is destroying this country!!” Massie wrote in the opening salvo of his 14-post thread, which quickly amassed over 2.5 million views and ignited a frenzy of reactions from allies, critics, and everyone in between. Massie, who has represented Kentucky’s 4th District since 2012 and built a reputation as a thorn in the side of both Democratic and Republican establishments, did not hold back in outlining his grievances against Vance. He pointed to the Vice President’s aggressive push for expanded executive powers under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), co-led by Elon Musk, as a primary catalyst for his outrage.
“JD Vance came to Washington promising to drain the swamp, but instead, he’s flooding it with crony capitalism and unchecked surveillance,” Massie elaborated in subsequent posts. “His support for warrantless data collection on American citizens, his cheerleading for trillion-dollar bailouts disguised as ‘infrastructure investments,’ and his silence on the erosion of civil liberties – this isn’t conservatism. This is tyranny wrapped in a hillbilly elegy.” Massie’s reference to Vance’s bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” was a pointed jab, underscoring what he sees as a transformation from working-class advocate to elite enabler.
The timing of Massie’s outburst could not be more volatile. With midterm elections nine months away and the Trump administration grappling with plummeting approval ratings amid economic stagnation, staffing scandals, and the fallout from a racist White House social-media post, internal GOP divisions are at a boiling point. Vance, handpicked by President Trump as his running mate in 2024 after a meteoric rise from venture capitalist to senator, has become a lightning rod for criticism from the party’s libertarian and populist wings. Massie’s call for removal – while not specifying a mechanism, such as invoking the 25th Amendment or impeachment – has amplified whispers of a potential party mutiny.
Insiders close to Massie say the congressman’s frustration has been building for months. Sources tell us that during a closed-door GOP conference meeting last week, Massie clashed directly with Vance over the administration’s handling of federal debt ceiling negotiations. Vance, acting as Trump’s point man on Capitol Hill, reportedly advocated for a “clean” increase without corresponding spending reforms – a position Massie decried as “fiscal suicide.” “He’s not just enabling the destruction; he’s accelerating it,” Massie reportedly shouted during the exchange, according to two attendees who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Massie’s thread went further, accusing Vance of betraying core Republican principles on foreign policy. “While our borders remain porous and our veterans go homeless, Vance is pushing for endless wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Billions to Ukraine, billions to Israel – where does it end? He’s turning America into the world’s ATM, bankrupting us in the process.” This critique resonates with Massie’s isolationist leanings, which have often put him at odds with the party’s hawkish faction. He also slammed Vance’s environmental stances, claiming the VP’s support for certain green-energy subsidies under DOGE amounts to “socialist central planning” that stifles innovation and burdens taxpayers.
The White House response was swift and scathing. Vice President Vance fired back on Truth Social within the hour: “Thomas Massie is a grandstander who votes against America First every chance he gets. He’s the one destroying unity in our party. The President and I are focused on winning for the people – not whining from the sidelines.” President Trump, never one to shy away from a fight, retweeted Vance’s post with his own addition: “Massie is a LOSER who couldn’t win a dog catcher race without my endorsement. Sad! We’re making America GREAT again – he should try joining us instead of sabotaging.”
Yet, Massie’s words have found fertile ground among a surprising coalition. Fellow libertarian-leaning Republicans like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI, former R) expressed measured support. Paul tweeted: “Tom is right to call out overreach wherever it exists. We need more voices like his.” Even some Trump-skeptical conservatives, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney, weighed in from the sidelines: “While I disagree with Massie on much, his warning about executive overreach is spot on.” On the Democratic side, reactions ranged from amusement to opportunism. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) quipped: “GOP eating itself alive? Pass the popcorn. But seriously, if Vance is destroying the country, why stop at removal – investigate everything.”
Political analysts say this intra-party feud could have lasting repercussions. “Massie is tapping into a deep vein of discontent within the GOP base,” said veteran pollster Frank Luntz. “Voters who backed Trump for anti-establishment reasons are starting to see Vance as the embodiment of the swamp he promised to drain. If this escalates, it could depress turnout in key districts.” Recent polls from Gallup show Vance’s favorability among Republicans dipping to 58%, down from 72% at inauguration, with independents viewing him even more negatively.
As the day unfolded, Massie doubled down in a Fox News interview, refusing to backtrack. “I’m not calling for this lightly. But when the second-in-command is pushing policies that violate the Constitution, inflate our debt to unsustainable levels, and erode our freedoms, silence is complicity.” He urged fellow lawmakers to “wake up” and consider formal action, hinting at a potential resolution or even a symbolic vote of no confidence.
Whether Massie’s demand gains traction remains uncertain. Removing a vice president mid-term is constitutionally fraught – requiring either resignation, death, or a convoluted 25th Amendment process that demands cabinet and congressional buy-in. Historical precedents are nonexistent for such a move against a sitting VP. Still, in the hyper-polarized climate of 2026, where loyalty tests and purges have become commonplace, nothing seems impossible.
For now, Massie’s bold stand has elevated him from backbencher to potential kingmaker – or pariah. As one GOP strategist put it anonymously: “Tom just lit a match in a room full of dynamite. The explosion could reshape the party, or blow it apart entirely.”
The coming days will reveal if this is a fleeting flare-up or the start of a full-blown GOP civil war. One thing is clear: in the Trump era, no sacred cows are safe, and even the Vice President is now fair game.
