Congressman Thomas Massie marked his 54th birthday with a striking transformation. Out with the glasses, in with a cropped haircut, 5 o’clock shadow, and a sleek, masculine look. The internet noticed—1.3 million views in 24 hours.
“Looking lean,” commented one X user. “Good to see you’re taking care of yourself.”
Another teased him for joking about aging, adding, “This is what the kids call a glow-up.”
“I thought you were a decade younger than me, but we’re about the same age,” one fan observed. Others kept it simple: “You look great!” Someone even photoshopped a fuller beard to push the glow-up further.
One user couldn’t resist: “It’s a good thing men age like wine.”
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was recently spotted holding Rep. Lauren Boebert’s grandchild on the House floor. The 119th Congress is just starting, with Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) working to secure the Speaker position amid party tension.
Massie’s glow-up fits his online persona, “Sassy Massie.” He’s been trying to make the nickname stick for a while. It’s a perfect match for his outspoken nature, but the outdated glasses and oversized dad-fit weren’t helping.
Now, with his refined look, “Sassy Massie” is catching on. A shirt bearing the nickname is already for sale. Where could Massie’s glow-up take him next?