Rep. Thomas Massie is leaving open the possibility of another run for office after losing the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to President Donald Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, as reported by Fox News.

Massie, who has served in Congress since late 2012, lost the May 19 GOP primary to Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL.

After the defeat, Massie filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2028 House race, saying the filing allows him to continue political operations while he considers his next move.

"I filed with FEC for the 2028 House race. This allows me to raise funds to continue my political operations supporting my position as a current office holder and as a potential candidate for federal office," Massie wrote Monday on X.

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"I haven’t made a final decision about which office to seek, if I run," he added.

The move came after Massie previously suggested he would leave government altogether if he lost the primary. Speaking at a University of Louisville College Republicans event on April 6, Massie said, "If I lose on May 19, I am not doing any more government ever."

In a statement provided to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, Massie said he is keeping his options open and criticized efforts aimed at shaping the story of his defeat.

"I’m keeping every option open, and there’s still an undisclosed paid social media campaign to rewrite history and diminish the platform the Epstein class gave me when they spent tens of millions of dollars to buy the seat. I won’t be going away silently," Massie said.

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Gallrein decisively defeated Massie in the Kentucky GOP House primary. The race drew national attention because President Trump backed Gallrein against the incumbent congressman.

Following the loss, Massie said he would not seek a recount and did not attribute his defeat to voting irregularities.

"There’s a quiet all-out war for the future of our country. Let us not misdirect our precious resources. I do not believe I lost due to fraudulent votes, mail-in ballots, hacking, or mistabulated results. I respect those who want to make sure, but I won’t be requesting a recount," Massie wrote in a post on X last week.

Massie also addressed his political future Sunday during an appearance on NBC’s "Meet the Press." Moderator Kristen Welker asked whether he was considering a 2028 presidential run.

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"I will not rule out anything. And right now I'm not gonna rule in anything," Massie said.

He later said he expects to remain involved in public affairs in some capacity.

"I think I will stay engaged in some way or shape. Maybe it's from the outside. I've been exposing what's going on Washington D.C. for years" he said, noting that he'll "keep doing it."

Massie’s comments came after Gallrein’s win reshaped the Republican field in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Gallrein’s victory also followed President Trump’s endorsement in the race, which gave the challenger support against a long-serving incumbent.

Massie has not announced which office he may pursue next, if he runs. His FEC filing keeps the option of a 2028 House campaign open while allowing him to raise funds tied to his political activity.

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