Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP primary
Massie, who has served in Congress since 2012, fell into Trump's crosshairs in part by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and denouncing the war in Iran.
www.pbs.orgRep. Thomas Massie fell the Kentucky Republican primary to Ed Gallrein. Massie acknowledged defeat after results were announced. primary featured as one of the costliest in House history, and a test of Donald Trump's influence inside the GOP. Trump backed Gallrein publicly while Massie criticized Trump on certain votes. Gallrein moves forward to the final election in a heavily Republican district, facing Democrat Melissa Strange. Massie served since 2012 and fell into Trump's crosshairs in part by calling for Jeffrey Epstein file release and criticizing the war in Iran.