Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the GOP primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a race widely framed as a referendum on Donald Trump, boosted by a record-breaking spending push from pro-Israel donors via AIPAC-backed groups that poured more than $15.8 million to oppose Massie or back Gallrein. The contest became the most expensive House primary in history, highlighting AIPAC’s influence in GOP politics as Massie faced accusations of antisemitism over his Israel stance and reiterated his opposition to foreign aid in general. Gallrein’s victory signals continued Trump-aligned pressure in Congress and the broader debate over U.S. support for Israel.