Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Summary
President Donald Trump won a Republican primary in Kentucky by defeating Rep. Thomas Massie, a critic of Trump. Massie lost to Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein after a costly primary campaign.Key Facts
- President Trump supported Ed Gallrein in the Kentucky Republican primary.
- Rep. Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of Trump, lost the primary.
- Massie had opposed some of Trump’s key policies, including tax legislation and supported releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Massie also opposed the war with Iran.
- This primary was the most expensive U.S. House primary in history.
- Massie’s loss shows Trump’s strong influence over the Republican Party.
- Massie had represented his Kentucky district since 2012.
- Trump has won multiple primaries during this election season.
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