Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who was defeated by a Trump-backed primary challenger earlier this year, made a visit on Sunday to Iowa — a traditional destination for candidates exploring a presidential run. The remark was met with only tentative applause as Massie laughed at his reference to other early-primary states, hastily adding, “Some people got my joke.” While Massie’s presidential tease received a muted reaction in Iowa, it’s not the only indication that he’s laying the groundwork for a potential presidential run. Greene’s post accused Trump of betraying MAGA by pursuing foreign wars, while concluding, “The movement has begun.” But even outsider candidates who tell voters they are “America first, but I mean it this time,” will face a credibility challenge, Kent said.