Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) filed on Monday to run for his Kentucky House seat in 2028, and cryptocurrency punters are wagering big on his chances of becoming the GOP presidential nominee.

Not Yet Among The Favorites

Although Polygon (CRYPTO: POL)-based Polymarket assigns only a 3% possibility of this happening, nearly $5 million has been wagered on the outcome.

Vice President J.D. Vance remains the bettors’ favorite to win the nomination with 34% odds in favor, followed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 24%.

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The Feud With Trump

Massie filed an FEC statement of candidacy for Kentucky’s 4th District House seat in 2028, just days after losing his Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by President Donald Trump.

“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 said in a statement, adding that he has not made a “final decision” on which role to seek.

Massie, who has served in Congress since 2012, built a reputation as one of the party’s most outspoken holdouts. He pushed for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, criticized the war in Iran and voted against Trump’s signature tax legislation last year.

Trump called Massie disloyal and the "worst Republican Congressman" in history

Massie Isn’t Ruling Out Anything

In a Sunday interview with NBC News, Massie said he wouldn’t “rule out anything” when asked if he’s considering a 2028 presidential run.

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