Massie campaign sends misleading text implying Trump endorsement
Rep. Thomas Massie's campaign sent a misleading text to voters suggesting President Trump endorsed him, despite Trump's support for his opponent. The text included a past endorsement from Trump, which Massie has often opposed in Congress. As the primary approaches, polling indicates a tight race between Massie and his challenger, Ed Gallrein.
- ▪Massie's campaign sent a misleading text implying Trump supports him.
- ▪Trump is backing Ed Gallrein to unseat Massie in the upcoming elections.
- ▪Polling shows a close race between Massie and Gallrein, with Gallrein having a slight lead.
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Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) campaign sent a misleading text to Kentucky voters on Tuesday, the day of his primary, that implied President Donald Trump supports the incumbent when that is clearly not the case. The text featured Trump’s 2022 endorsement of Massie, who has frequently opposed the president’s agenda in Congress. Recommended Stories Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress DC restaurant group wades into mayoral election against Mamdani-style Janeese Lewis George Spencer Pratt is ‘for the dogs’ in animal abuse campaign “Congressman Thomas Massie is a Conservative Warrior for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District!” Trump said in part at the time.
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