Trump's Purge Puts His Own Agenda at Risk The annual White House picnic is a quintessential Washington DC event, offering politicians and their families a chance to let loose, enjoy good food and company, and momentarily forget about the never ending cycle of politics.
But this year's gathering was anything but festive for Thomas Massie, the Kentucky congressman who had fallen victim to Donald Trump's wrath after losing his primary election.
Massie's defeat marked another notch on Trump's belt in his ongoing campaign to rid the Republican party of dissenters.