Massie's Hot Take on Why He Lost Is Likely to Raise Eyebrows With KY Voters and Boomers
Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary election to Ed Gallrein, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. Massie attributed his loss to what he described as misinformed voters, particularly older generations influenced by artificial intelligence ads. Despite his defeat, he expressed hope for future generations who he believes are more discerning about news sources.
- ▪Thomas Massie lost his primary by 10 points to Ed Gallrein, who was endorsed by Donald Trump.
- ▪Massie claimed that many voters were misinformed and influenced by AI-generated content.
- ▪He received 45 percent of the vote and expressed optimism about younger voters' ability to discern information.
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Massie's Hot Take on Why He Lost Is Likely to Raise Eyebrows With KY Voters and Boomers By Nick Arama | 5:09 PM on May 24, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-04) lost his primary last week by 10 points to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. Gallrein was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Massie had been attacking Trump on a variety of issues, including Operation Epic Fury and the Epstein files.
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