Laura Loomer questions Thomas Masssie's first wife Rhonda's ‘mysterious’ death

Laura Loomer questioned the circumstances of Rhonda Massie’s death while backing Donald Trump’s criticism of Representative Thomas Massie
Laura Loomer questioned the circumstances of Rhonda Massie’s death, urging Candace Owens to investigate and asking why the case remains a mystery (Screengrab/LauraLoomer/X, RepThomasMassie/X)
Laura Loomer questioned the circumstances of Rhonda Massie’s death, urging Candace Owens to investigate and asking why the case remains a mystery (Screengrab/LauraLoomer/X, RepThomasMassie/X)


WASHINGTON DC: Conservative activist Laura Loomer, a longtime ally of President Trump, has publicly questioned the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Rhonda Massie, the first wife of Representative Thomas Massie.

Loomer made the remarks in support of Trump’s Truth Social post in which he criticized Thomas over his marriage. Trump’s criticism of Thomas came on the same day he withdrew his endorsement of Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Far-right activist Laura Loomer speaks to the media prior to the beginning of former President Donald Trump's Trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024 in New York City. Jury selection is set to begin in the former president's criminal trial. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. This is the first-ever criminal trial of a former president of the United States. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Laura Loomer speaks to the media prior to the beginning of Trump's Trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024 in New York City (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Laura Loomer’s concerns over Rhonda Massie's death

Loomer, on her X account, asked pointed questions about how Rhonda Massie died: “How did @RepThomasMassie’s wife die? Is there a police report? Is there an autopsy? Why is this such a mystery?”

She described the situation as “so bizarre,” noting that she had always found Rhonda’s death strange, especially now that a “much younger woman” is Thomas Massie’s wife.

In a follow-up post, Loomer proposed that fellow conservative commentator Candace Owens should investigate the matter: “Maybe @RealCandaceO Candace Owens can investigate the death of Thomas Massie’s wife and let us know if he was involved in her death.”



She went further, framing it like a true-crime case: “True crime series: why was @RepThomasMassie allegedly dating another woman at the time of his wife’s death? This is a case only for the best internet detective: Candace Owens!!!!”

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 09: Candace Owens hosts the
Candace Owens hosts the 'Candace' Hosted By Candace Owens show on August 09, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Thomas Massie shuts down Rhonda Massie death rumors

The disagreement between Trump and both Massie and Greene centers on the Epstein files, with the two lawmakers pushing for their release while Trump continues to label the matter a “Democrat hoax.”

On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Did Thomas Massie, sometimes referred to as Rand Paul Jr, because of the fact that he always votes against the Republican Party, get married already??? Boy, that was quick!”

Calling him a loser, he added in the post, “No wonder the polls have him at less than an 8% chance of winning the election. Anyway, have a great life, Thomas. His wife will soon find out that she's stuck with a LOSER!”



The cause of Thomas’s first wife’s death remains unknown, as neither her obituary nor available reports provided any details at the time. This absence of information led to conspiracy theories, but Thomas took to social media to shut them down.

He shared on X that although he is still grieving the loss of his wife, Rhonda, he wanted to address some misinformation about her death without compromising her privacy.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 10: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Michigan is considered a key battleground state in the upcoming presidential election, holding 15 electoral votes. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

He wrote, “She did not take the Covid shots (we were both seropositive by the time they became available), our house is very secure, family was in the house the night she passed, and an autopsy has been conducted (we do not yet have results).”



Thomas described himself as “amused” by internet conspiracy theories, suggesting that Rhonda, whom he called his “high school sweetheart” and “the love of my life,” would have laughed at them too.

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