Trump Took Out Massie. A GOP Civil War Still Awaits.
Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary contest to Ed Gallrein, marking a significant moment in GOP politics. Massie's defeat is seen as a demonstration of Donald Trump's influence within the party. The outcome raises questions about the future dynamics of the GOP and its factions leading up to 2028.
- ▪Thomas Massie lost to Ed Gallrein by a vote of about 55 percent to 45 percent.
- ▪Massie attributed his defeat to larger forces, including President Trump and various political groups.
- ▪His loss is viewed as a validation of Trump's power and a shift within the GOP towards moral alignment.
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Trump Took Out Massie. A GOP Civil War Still Awaits.Rep. Thomas Massie campaigning in Vanceburg, Kentucky, on May 18, 2026. (Jeffrey Dean/Bloomberg via Getty Images)The president proved more powerful than the right-wing antisemites, but there’s no telling what will happen after 2028.By Seth Mandel05.20.26 — U.S. PoliticsNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to Listen5 minsProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration1GOP Rep. Thomas Massie lost to challenger Ed Gallrein on Tuesday in one of the most expensive primary contests in history, and it wasn’t especially close. Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL, beat the incumbent by a vote of about 55 percent to 45 percent.Yet by his telling, Massie’s real opponents were something much bigger.
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