MAGA senator torches governor as bitter feud erupts in deep red state

West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice took a jab on X Wednesday night against Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

Justice and Morrisey are both MAGA Republicans. The former previously served as governor himself, before being elected to the Senate seat once held by Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Manchin.

"Patrick seems awfully eager to take shots at people who actually take risks, build businesses and create jobs in West Virginia," said Justice. "I’ve spent my life doing exactly that — signing the front of paychecks for thousands of West Virginians, not just collecting one. My family saved The Greenbrier, invested hundreds of millions of dollars in West Virginia and helped put thousands of people to work. Now the resort has a strong new partner and a bright future."

"Patrick can keep playing politics. We’ll keep building," he added.

A former billionaire coal tycoon who lost that status due to the decline of that industry, Justice has been plagued with financial issues over the last several years, including foreclosure action against his luxury hotel, The Greenbrier, a common retreat for Republican lawmakers.

He has finally resolved the difficulties with The Greenbrier, which some insiders speculate has renewed his interest in leaving the Senate after less than a single term and returning to the governor's mansion.