Trump targets Massie, one of his loudest critics, in Tuesday’s Republican primary in Kentucky
President Donald Trump is targeting Representative Thomas Massie in the Republican primary in Kentucky, supporting a challenger to remove one of his critics from the party. The primary has become the most expensive U.S. House contest in history, reflecting Trump's influence over Republican candidates. A Massie loss could signal to other Republicans the risks of opposing Trump, while a victory may embolden dissenters within the party.
- ▪Trump is backing Ed Gallrein against Thomas Massie in the Kentucky primary.
- ▪The race has attracted over $30 million in ad spending, making it the most expensive U.S. House primary ever.
- ▪Polling indicates a close contest, with younger voters favoring Massie and older voters leaning towards Gallrein.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on April 23.Jonathan Ernst/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountU.S. President Donald Trump is targeting Representative Thomas Massie in Tuesday’s Republican primary in Kentucky, backing a challenger to try to purge one of his loudest critics from within the party.The party contest – the most expensive U.S.
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