Hegseth backs Gallrein in Trump-backed Massie challenge
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s GOP primary against Rep. Thomas Massie, a Trump target in a high-profile race. Hegseth’s remarks while on official duty drew scrutiny over Hatch Act concerns, though the Pentagon said no law was violated. The race features massive outside spend—over $32 million overall—with Trump allies backing Gallrein and Massie retaining significant conservative support; polling shows a tight contest as the primary nears.
- Hegseth enters the war between Donald Trump and Thomas Massie Politico
- Hegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House Race The New York Times
- Pentagon says Hegseth campaigning against Massie in ‘personal capacity’ The Hill
- Hegseth steps away from war duties to campaign against Trump foe Reuters
- Defense secretary steps into key Kentucky election to attack Trump critic AP News
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