DUKE: Massie Challenge Becomes GOP’s Marquee Primary Fight
The primary fight in Kentucky's 4th District has become a significant event for the GOP, with President Trump backing former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein against incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie. Massie's opposition to certain foreign policies and his support for releasing the Epstein files have drawn Trump's ire. The race has turned into a proxy battle over Trump's influence and foreign policy, with both candidates facing scrutiny over their backgrounds and funding sources.
- ▪President Trump is supporting Ed Gallrein in his challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th District.
- ▪Massie has faced criticism from Trump for his disloyalty and foreign policy positions, particularly regarding Israel.
- ▪Gallrein raised $1.2 million after Trump's endorsement, but many of his donors have a history of supporting Democrats.
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Opinion DUKE: Massie Challenge Becomes GOP’s Marquee Primary Fight OPINION Getty / Kevin Dietsch / Staff Amber Duke Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2026 6:00 AM ET May 19, 2026 6:00 AM ET Amber Duke Editor-in-Chief Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Hey y’all, welcome back to Unfit to Print! Today we’re covering the testy primary fight in Kentucky, Trump’s China trip, and some DC-related updates.
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