‘Sticking their neck out’: Massie’s allies risk Trump’s wrath by campaigning for him
Allies of Rep. Thomas Massie are risking backlash from former President Trump by supporting him in a challenging primary. Trump's history of punishing Republicans who oppose him adds to the stakes for those backing Massie. The primary race has become the most expensive in history, highlighting the intense political dynamics at play.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie's allies are campaigning for him despite potential backlash from Trump.
- ▪Trump has threatened to withdraw endorsements from Republicans who support Massie.
- ▪The primary race has already surpassed $32 million in spending, making it the most expensive in history.
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Allies of Rep. Thomas Massie are taking a political gamble that could put them directly in President Donald Trump’s crosshairs by standing beside the Kentucky Republican in the toughest primary fight of his career. Trump has long been known to punish Republicans who defy him, whether over major policy disputes or personal slights. Now, some Republicans backing Massie are discovering that support for the Kentucky libertarian carries a major risk. Recommended Stories Cornyn claims Trump won’t endorse in Texas Senate runoff Who is Ed Gallrein? Navy SEAL and farmer who could oust Thomas Massie in Kentucky What’s at stake in the Thomas Massie primary Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) got a taste of that backlash after appearing with Massie at a campaign event over the weekend.
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