Desperation? Thomas Massie Pulls a Last Minute Primary Stunt That Has Trump Fuming
Rep. Thomas Massie has faced backlash for sending out misleading text messages claiming support from former President Trump during his primary campaign. Trump's endorsement was actually for Massie's opponent, Ed Gallrein, who criticized Massie's actions as dishonest. The situation has escalated, with Trump demanding that Massie retract his statements.
- ▪Thomas Massie sent text messages to voters claiming Trump endorsed him, which was false.
- ▪Trump publicly denounced Massie's actions, calling him the 'Worst Congressman in the History of our Country.'
- ▪Ed Gallrein, Massie's opponent, warned voters about the misleading texts and emphasized his own endorsement from Trump.
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Desperation? Thomas Massie Pulls a Last Minute Primary Stunt That Has Trump Fuming By Sister Toldjah | 5:58 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite When you've burned all the bridges that Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-04) has within your own party over the years, you'd think that maybe at a certain point, he might come to the conclusion that it's best he doesn't test his (bad) luck anymore than he already has.
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