Massie files to run in 2028 after losing

The Kentucky Republican was ousted after a challenge from a Trump-backed opponent.

1. Frame 1Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost his House primary after a Trump-backed challenge.
2. Frame 2After the defeat, Massie filed papers for a 2028 candidacy.
3. Frame 3The filing keeps a future race alive, but it does not name which office he may seek.
4. Frame 4The turn is sharp: a Trump critic is out of Congress but not off the ballot map.
5. Frame 5Kentucky Republicans now move past the primary while Massie keeps a 2028 option open.
6. Frame 6Unresolved: whether 2028 means a House comeback, another office, or only a placeholder.