Latest News About Massie falls in KY GOP primary as Trump support weighs

Updated 2026-06-18 08:36

Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a Navy veteran. Trump's backing was viewed as a major reason in the result. Massie held the seat for northern Kentucky since 2012. His defeat is cited as a warning to dissenting Republicans in the party, with broader stakes for internal alignment ahead of the November general. Trump's support appears to have shifted the party's dynamics in this race.

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Massie Delivers Trump a Major Warning After His Primary Defeat

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