Massie primary tests Trump’s grip on GOP
Summary
President Donald Trump is trying to defeat Representative Thomas Massie in a Republican primary election in Kentucky. This race is the most expensive House primary in U.S. history, with over $25 million spent. Voters are deciding if a Republican who sometimes opposes the president still has a place in the party.Key Facts
- President Trump is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie in a GOP primary in Kentucky.
- The primary election will take place on Tuesday.
- Thomas Massie has openly disagreed with President Trump at times.
- This House primary race has become the costliest ever in U.S. history.
- More than $25.6 million has been spent on the race so far.
- The contest shows a test of how much influence President Trump has in the Republican Party.
- Voters will decide whether to support Trump’s candidate or Massie, who has a more independent stance.
- The outcome may indicate future directions for Republican Party politics.
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