Trump Backs Challenger to GOP Rep. Massie in Kentucky

TL;DR
President Trump publicly endorsed Navy veteran Ed Gallrein to challenge Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's upcoming midterm elections, criticizing Massie as a 'weak RINO' and highlighting internal GOP tensions, especially given Massie's recent independent stances and Trump’s efforts to unseat him.
- Trump urges Navy veteran to challenge GOP Rep. Thomas Massie for Kentucky seat NBC News
- Trump endorses Massie challenger not yet in the primary race Politico
- Donald Trump Says Republican Must Be Thrown Out of Congress ‘ASAP’ Newsweek
- Trump endorses potential challenger to Massie in 2026 race The Hill
- Trump calls for Ed Gallrein to enter race to oust Thomas Massie from Congress The Courier-Journal
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