Israel Lobby, Pro-Trump Super PAC Turn On Funding Spigot To Topple Thomas Massie
Pro-Israel lobbyists and a pro-Trump super PAC are heavily funding efforts to unseat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Massie has faced significant opposition due to his stance against foreign aid to Israel, which has drawn criticism from pro-Israel groups. The primary race is highly competitive, with anti-Massie spending surpassing support for him by a notable margin.
- ▪Pro-Israel lobbyists and activists have invested over $9 million to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in his primary race.
- ▪Massie has consistently opposed foreign aid to Israel, citing concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza.
- ▪The primary race features significant financial backing for Massie's opponent, Ed Gallrein, with anti-Massie groups outspending pro-Massie groups.
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Elections Israel Lobby, Pro-Trump Super PAC Turn On Funding Spigot To Topple Thomas Massie (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 18, 2026 2:00 PM ET May 18, 2026 2:00 PM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter 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 }); Pro-Israel lobbyists and other activists poured millions into ousting Republican Kentucky Rep.
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