Massie’s Stand in Kentucky Tests Trump’s Grip on the GOP

Trump’s ongoing revenge tour pits Rep. Thomas Massie’s Kentucky primary as a key test of whether GOP dissenters can survive Trump’s wrath. Massie faces a well-funded challenge from Ed Gallrein after opposing Iran intervention, spending, and the Epstein-file disclosures, with Trump endorsements helping rivals in other red-state races. A Massie victory would suggest Republicans can buck Trump and still win, while a loss would highlight Trump’s growing ability to punish rebels and reshape the party ahead of the midterms.