Inside the wild $25 million fight to oust top GOP Trump critic Thomas Massie
Summary
The primary election between Representative Thomas Massie and President Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th district has become the most expensive U.S. House primary ever, with over $25 million spent on ads. The race features intense attacks from both sides, including AI-generated videos and accusations about each other’s political beliefs and loyalties.Key Facts
- The primary is in Kentucky’s 4th congressional district and features Rep. Thomas Massie vs. Ed Gallrein.
- More than $25.6 million has been spent on ads in this race, making it the most expensive U.S. House primary in history.
- Both candidates have attacked each other over social issues like transgender rights, Black Lives Matter, immigration, and diversity.
- President Trump supports Ed Gallrein, while Massie has criticized Trump and taken an isolationist stance.
- Pro-Gallrein groups, including the Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC-affiliated super PACs, have spent millions to support Gallrein.
- Pro-Massie groups and his campaign have spent millions on ads attacking Gallrein’s conservative credentials.
- Some ads use artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake videos showing the candidates in controversial and misleading ways.
- A super PAC called Hold The Line has run controversial ads accusing Gallrein of being influenced by LGBTQ+ donors, including a billionaire donor, Paul Singer.
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