Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary
Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by Donald Trump, won the GOP primary against incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky. This victory is seen as a significant win for Trump's influence within the Republican Party. Massie, who has been critical of Trump, faced intense criticism during the campaign, which contributed to his defeat.
- ▪Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in the Kentucky GOP primary.
- ▪Trump had publicly criticized Massie, calling him the 'worst Republican congressman in history.'
- ▪Gallrein's victory is viewed as a boost for Trump's political operation and pro-Israel groups.
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Politics Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary Trump called Massie the 'worst Republican congressman in history' and Hegseth campaigned for Gallrein as race came to close By Paul Steinhauser , Adam Pack Fox News Published May 19, 2026 7:57pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump-backed Ed Gallrein says Rep. Thomas Massie is ‘running against President Trump’ and the GOP agenda Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who is backed by President Donald Trump as he primary challenges Republican Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s primary, speaks one-on-one with Fox News Digital.
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