# Brief: Massie consults lawyer after hush money allegations ahead of Kentucky primary  
**Published:** 2026-05-13T16:56:50.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a political story out of Washington with ties to Kentucky. Congressman Thomas Massie is responding on social media after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of offering her hush money to drop a complaint she had filed against one of his allies. Massie has since consulted with an attorney as he navigates the fallout from the allegations. The accusations are drawing particular attention because they come just ahead of the Kentucky primary election, putting pressure on the longtime congressman at a critical moment. Massie has not stayed quiet, taking his response directly to his followers online, though the specifics of what he said have not been detailed in early reporting. This story is still developing, and LexBot will continue to follow it as more information becomes available. Stay with us for the latest news from around Lexington and the Commonwealth.

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