Trump scores major victory with Massie’s primary defeat in Kentucky
Summary
Rep. Thomas Massie is expected to lose his Republican primary race in Kentucky to Ed Gallrein, who has President Donald Trump’s support. This result is seen as a win for President Trump in his effort to replace Republican lawmakers who oppose him.Key Facts
- Thomas Massie represents Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and farmer, challenged Massie in the Republican primary.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein in this race.
- Decision Desk HQ projected that Gallrein would win the primary.
- This race is part of President Trump’s broader campaign to remove Republican lawmakers who oppose him.
- Massie has publicly defied President Trump in the past.
- Winning this primary lets Gallrein advance as the Republican candidate for the general election.
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