Thomas Massie, the US Representative for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, is preparing to introduce a measure seeking the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth .
As Massie draws attention with his latest move against the Trump administration, here’s a closer look at his background, political career and journey to the House of Representatives . The couple had four children, all now adults, and three grandchildren. Massie married his high school sweetheart, Rhonda Howard Massie, in 1993. However, Rhonda passed away on June 27, 2024, at the age of 51, following 31 years of marriage to the Republican lawmaker.
Massie met Moffa during her tenure as an agricultural policy aide to Republican Senator Rand Paul, who also represents Kentucky. During his time in Congress, Massie has recently served on two key panels: the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Judiciary Committee. Meanwhile, the Judiciary Committee handles legislation covering areas such as intellectual property, industrial hemp, civil liberties and firearms, among other issues that were central to Massie’s decision to run for Congress. Massie emerged as a vocal opponent of the Iran war from its opening hours, accusing President Trump of violating the Constitution by launching strikes without seeking congressional authorization.
Approximately 16 months after her death, Massie married Carolyn Grace Moffa, a former agricultural policy staffer for Senator Rand Paul. The couple held a civil ceremony in Kentucky, followed by a Christian wedding celebration in Pennsylvania in November 2025.
