US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump
Summary
Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost the Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a candidate chosen by President Donald Trump. Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, campaigned on loyalty to Trump and is expected to win the general election in the Republican-leaning district.Key Facts
- Thomas Massie has been a U.S. Representative from Kentucky since 2012.
- Massie opposed some of President Trump’s policies, including the war in Iran and Trump’s tax law.
- President Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie in the Republican primary.
- Gallrein won the primary by focusing on his military background and support for Trump.
- Massie tried to show voters he could support both himself and the president.
- The race was the most expensive U.S. House primary ever.
- Trump actively criticized Massie on social media during the campaign.
- Ed Gallrein is likely to win the general election in a strongly Republican district.
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