Hegseth stumps for Massie challenger in stark break from Pentagon norms
Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon. Hegseth appeared alongside Gallrein, whom President Trump is backing against Massie, at a rally in Hebron, Ky., hosted by the Trump-allied group America First Works. Coming out to the opening notes of Van Halen’s “Jump,” heavy applause and chants of “USA,” Hegseth quickly launched into a full-throated endorsement of Gallrein, whom he described as a reinforcement to Trump’s agenda.
- ▪Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon.
- ▪Hegseth appeared alongside Gallrein, whom President Trump is backing against Massie, at a rally in Hebron, Ky., hosted by the Trump-allied group America First Works.
- ▪Coming out to the opening notes of Van Halen’s “Jump,” heavy applause and chants of “USA,” Hegseth quickly launched into a full-throated endorsement of Gallrein, whom he described as a reinforcement to Trump’s agenda.
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Defense Hegseth stumps for Massie challenger in stark break from Pentagon norms Comments: by Ellen Mitchell - 05/18/26 2:54 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Ellen Mitchell - 05/18/26 2:54 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail on Monday to help former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in his bid to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon. Hegseth appeared alongside Gallrein, whom President Trump is backing against Massie, at a rally in Hebron, Ky., hosted by the Trump-allied group America First Works.
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