Mike Johnson celebrates Thomas Massie’s primary loss
House Speaker Mike Johnson celebrated the primary loss of Rep. Thomas Massie, who was defeated by Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein. Johnson criticized Massie's voting record and emphasized the need for team players who align with the 'America First' agenda. He framed Gallrein's victory as part of a larger trend of success for Trump-endorsed candidates across the country.
- ▪Mike Johnson celebrated Thomas Massie's loss in the Kentucky primary against Ed Gallrein.
- ▪Johnson criticized Massie for voting with Democrats and called for team players in the GOP.
- ▪Gallrein won with nearly 55% of the vote, while Massie received 45%.
- ▪Johnson highlighted a broader trend of victories for Trump-backed conservatives in various states.
- ▪He praised Trump's endorsement as the most powerful in political history.
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In the wake of the Kentucky primary results, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) celebrated Rep. Thomas Massie‘s (R-KY) loss against Ed Gallrein, the former Navy SEAL whom President Donald Trump endorsed. “Look, I have nothing personal against Thomas Massie, but he votes with the Democrats most of the time, and he’s been a thorn in my side for a long time, so you know, politics isn’t personal up here. We need team players,” Johnson told Salem News Channel radio host Larry O’Connor on Wednesday. Recommended Stories Massie ousted, Georgia Democrats big turnout, and runoffs set.
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