Massie loses primary challenge in victory for Trump

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Coverage of Massie's defeat varies by outlet. Axios and The Intercept emphasize the implications for Trump and the pro-Israel lobby, respectively, framing the loss as a broader referendum on party loyalty and external influences. In…

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Massie loses primary challenge in victory for Trump

Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary Tuesday against Ed Gallrein, a huge win for President Trump's unprecedented campaign to oust the Kentucky Republican. Why it matters: Massie's loss sends another warning to Republicans about the dangers of crossing Trump, and shows that the president's broader political problems haven't diminished his power with the base. The race was Trump's last, and most important, stop on his revenge tour to oust Republican defectors. Trump's political operation launched a

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