Thomas Massie Accused Israel Lobby Of Being Behind His Ouster — They Just Congratulated His Pro-Israel Opponent
Thomas Massie was defeated by Ed Gallrein in a recent congressional primary, with significant support from pro-Israel lobbying groups. AIPAC congratulated Gallrein on his victory, emphasizing their commitment to supporting pro-Israel candidates. Massie had previously criticized Israel and opposed foreign aid, which contributed to the lobbying efforts against him.
- ▪AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups spent over $9 million to help Ed Gallrein defeat Thomas Massie.
- ▪Gallrein won the primary with 54.8% of the vote compared to Massie's 45.2%.
- ▪Voters over the age of 65 largely supported Gallrein, while younger voters favored Massie.
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Elections Thomas Massie Accused Israel Lobby Of Being Behind His Ouster — They Just Congratulated His Pro-Israel Opponent (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 20, 2026 11:39 AM ET May 20, 2026 11:39 AM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) congratulated Republican Kentucky congressional candidate Ed Gallrein Tuesday after the…
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