**FACT CHECK: Viral Reports Claim Thomas Massie ‘Falls Below 1%’ in New Kentucky Polls After Vote on ‘Sasha Massie Bill’**

FACT CHECK: Viral Reports Claim Thomas Massie ‘Falls Below 1%’ in New Kentucky Polls After Vote on ‘Sasha Massie Bill’

Verdict: FALSE and Misleading

A viral screenshot circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and far-right Telegram groups this week claims that Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) has “plummeted to below 1% approval” in a recent Kentucky GOP primary poll. The post alleges the drop is in response to Massie’s support for a fictional bill dubbed the “Sasha Massie Property Rights Act,” supposedly named after his wife.

The Reality:

• No Such Poll Exists: The alleged poll does not appear in any reputable survey database (including FiveThirtyEight, Civiqs, or Morning Consult). The last major poll of Kentucky’s 4th District (February 2024) showed Massie at 62% favorability among Republican voters.
• Fictional Legislation: There is no record of a “Sasha Massie Property Rights Act” being introduced in the 118th or 119th Congress. The claim appears to link Massie’s controversial history regarding property rights votes on the FISA reauthorization, but the specific “Sasha” reference is fabricated.
• Source Check: The earliest version of the post originated from an account known for generating AI-slop and satirical fake screenshots, which was suspended shortly after posting.

Bottom Line: Thomas Massie remains a strongly popular figure within his district and among libertarian-leaning Republicans nationally. This claim appears to be a deliberate disinformation attempt designed to exploit confusion around Massie’s frequent “no” votes and his wife’s public online persona. Do not share without cross-referencing. ✅