How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump

Since Donald Trump’s rise to the White House a decade ago, the United States president has purged his Republican Party of critics and rivals. Many politicians dropped their earlier criticism of him and earned a place in his inner circle . Others never sought re-election or retired in the middle of their term to avoid a fight with the president, who is known for personal insults and lack of tolerance for dissent. …