Trump-backed challenger ousts Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
TL;DR
Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated seven-term libertarian-leaning Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's GOP primary, underscoring Donald Trump’s ongoing grip on the party and a broader purge of dissent ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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