Primary Loss Doesn't Slow Massie: Costa Rica Vacation with MTG Sparks 2028 Speculation

Sometimes losing an election is just the beginning of a new chapter. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is proving that point in real time, trading the campaign trail for white sand beaches in Costa Rica just days after his primary defeat at the hands of Ed Gallrein—a challenger backed by President Trump himself.

The vacation kicked into high gear this week when Massie and his wife, Carolyn Grace Moffa, linked up with fellow political maverick Marjorie Taylor Greene and her fiancé, Brian Glenn. According to sources with direct knowledge, MTG and Brian even picked up the Massies from the airport, setting the tone for what looks like a genuine friendship trip rather than a quick getaway. The group was spotted Tuesday night at a beachfront restaurant, casual tropical gear and all—the kind of moment that screams“we’re not worried about optics right now.”

Here’s where it gets interesting. Congress is on recess this week, which explains the timing, but Massie’s moves in the days before the trip suggest he’s thinking way beyond the immediate sting of a primary loss. On Monday, he filed paperwork with the FEC that keeps his options wide open for 2028—whether that’s a Kentucky House seat or federal office. Translation: he’s already looking ahead.

The presence of Marjorie Taylor Greene in this equation is worth noting. For years, rumors have circulated about both of them harboring presidential aspirations for 2028. Lounging in Costa Rica together while Congress is out of session? That’s not just vacation—that’s time to talk shop without the usual Washington noise. They’ve got plenty to strategize about, and the fact that they’re doing it publicly (photos and all) suggests neither of them is particularly concerned about laying low.

What’s clear is that Massie isn’t the type to wallow. He lost his primary, sure, but instead of retreating, he’s out here building alliances and planning the next move. The real question isn’t whether he’ll be around in 2028—it’s in what capacity, and with whom in his corner. If this Costa Rica trip is any indication, he’s not short on ambitious company.