Republican firebrand Thomas Massie flew to Costa Rica last week recently, joining former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene at her beachfront home. Both arrived with spouses together for Greene’s 52nd birthday, spent Wednesday fishing, and exchanged “spicy” political banter, according to Greene’s fiancé Brian Glenn. The weekend marks a rare public reunion for two lawmakers long shunned by the party.

Massie lost his Kentucky House seat in a Trump‑backed primary, falling about 10 percentage points to farmer Ed Gallrein after the president called him the worst Republican ever. The loss ended tenure and led Massie to file candidacy statement, opening fundraising for 2028 House run. Greene, who resigned earlier to avoid bruising primary, also bore Trump’s “traitor” label for criticizing Iran war and Epstein files.

The Costa Rica meetup underscores how anti‑Trump Republicans congregate outside formal channels, using personal networks to sustain political relevance. With Massie eyeing a 2028 comeback and Greene maintaining a media profile despite resignation, donors may view the duo as niche influencers for the party’s libertarian‑skeptical wing. Their alliance signals continuing fractures within the GOP hierarchy.