Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him from primary
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Congressman Thomas Massie, a fellow Republican, ahead of a key primary election in Kentucky. Massie has opposed Trump on several issues and is fighting a challenging race against Trump’s endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein.Key Facts
- President Trump called Rep. Thomas Massie "the worst and most unreliable Republican Congressman" on Truth Social.
- Massie has opposed Trump’s policies, including voting against tax and spending cuts and pushing for investigation into Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Massie faces a tough Republican primary against Ed Gallrein, a farmer and retired Navy Seal endorsed by Trump.
- Recent polls show Gallrein leading Massie by 48% to 43%, with 8% undecided.
- Massie claims support from anti-abortion and gun rights groups and accuses wealthy donors and the “Israeli lobby” of trying to unseat him.
- Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in the 2021 impeachment, lost his primary, signaling Trump’s strong influence in the Republican Party.
- Only a few Republicans who voted to impeach Trump remain in the Senate and House.
- Republican leaders like Lindsey Graham and House Speaker Mike Johnson warn party members that opposing Trump will have political consequences.
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