Donald Trump Gloats As Primary Wins Show His Power Over The GOP
Donald Trump celebrated his recent primary victories, showcasing his influence over the Republican Party. Notably, his endorsed candidates triumphed in key races, while opponents faced significant defeats. The political landscape remains uncertain as party leaders grapple with Trump's dominance ahead of the midterm elections.
- ▪Donald Trump posted over three dozen banners on Truth Social celebrating his primary wins.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated by Ed Gallrein in a high-stakes congressional primary race.
- ▪Trump's endorsed candidates, including Andy Barr and Barry Moore, advanced in their respective Senate primaries.
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Donald Trump Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Donald Trump populated his Truth Social account overnight with more than three dozen banners relishing his wins in a series of primary races on Tuesday — further evidence of his grip on the Republican party. The biggest prize was the ouster of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who has emerged as one of the president’s most prominent intra-party foes as he has led the calls the release the Jeffrey Epstein files. In one of the most expensive congressional primary races ever, Massie was soundly defeated by Ed Gallrein. The president also saw his chosen candidate, Andy Barr, win the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell, who is retiring, and Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), his chosen contender for the U.S.
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