Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic
The Republican primary race in Kentucky featuring Congressman Thomas Massie has set a record for campaign spending, exceeding $34 million. Pro-Israel groups have heavily invested in efforts to unseat Massie, who is known for his critical stance on U.S. foreign policy regarding Israel. This election is being framed as a referendum on the influence of pro-Israel lobbyists in Congress.
- ▪The race has become the most expensive House primary contest in U.S. history, with over $34 million spent.
- ▪Pro-Israel groups have contributed significantly to the campaign against Massie, with more than $25.8 million coming from outside super PACs.
- ▪Massie has criticized the unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel and the actions of pro-Israel lobby groups.
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News|US Midterm Elections 2026Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump criticPro-Israel groups and donors spend heavily in Kentucky’s Republican primary to defeat US Congressman Thomas Massie.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS Congressional Representative Thomas Massie says his primary re-election bid on Tuesday will be a 'referendum' on United States foreign policy [File: Nathan Howard/Reuters]By Ali HarbPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026The race pitting a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump against Congressman Thomas Massie, a rare Republican critic of Israel, has become the most expensive House of Representatives primary contest in the…
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