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Massie Eyes 2028 Campaign After Trump-Backed Challenger Triumph
politics14 days ago

Massie Eyes 2028 Campaign After Trump-Backed Challenger Triumph

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie filed FEC paperwork to run in 2028 after losing the GOP primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, saying he hasn’t decided which office to pursue but intends to raise funds to support his political operation. Trump publicly ridiculed Massie as a “loser,” while Massie suggested he’ll stay engaged in politics—potentially from outside or inside government—after a farm‑life breather and a vow to keep fighting Washington’s battles.

via HuffPost|
#2028-elections#donald-trump#ed-gallrein
Massie Ousted in Trump-Backed Kentucky Primary Fueled by AIPAC Spending
politics20 days ago

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.

via The Intercept|
#aipac#ed-gallrein#israel
Trump-backed challenger tests Massie in record-breaking Kentucky GOP primary
politics21 days ago

Trump-backed challenger tests Massie in record-breaking Kentucky GOP primary

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is locked in a tight Kentucky GOP primary with Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein in a race that has become the most expensive U.S. House primary on record, driven by massive outside spending and Trump’s active opposition to Massie’s past defiance, a contest that will test Trump’s sway within the GOP and signal the party’s direction ahead of future elections.

via The Washington Post|
#ed-gallrein#elections#kentucky
politics22 days ago

Hegseth backs Gallrein in Trump-backed Massie challenge

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.

via Politico|
#donald-trump#ed-gallrein#kentucky
Massie Roasts Trump in Toe-Curling Impression Ahead of High-Stakes Kentucky Primary
politics22 days ago

Massie Roasts Trump in Toe-Curling Impression Ahead of High-Stakes Kentucky Primary

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie mocked Donald Trump with a toe-curling impression at a Florence rally as he faces Trump-backed Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in the state’s record‑setting, $32 million primary. Massie, a frequent Trump critic on Iran and Israel policy, is navigating a high‑visibility contest backed by pro‑Israel groups and Trump-aligned donors, highlighting a broader intra‑GOP clash over Trump’s influence ahead of the midterms.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-trump#ed-gallrein#epstein-files
Trump-backed Kentucky primary tests GOP loyalty and mega-donor power
us-politics23 days ago

Trump-backed Kentucky primary tests GOP loyalty and mega-donor power

In Kentucky’s 4th District, Thomas Massie faces Ed Gallrein in the costliest U.S. House primary on record, propelled by Donald Trump’s push to punish Massie and backed by a wave of billionaire donors and pro-Israel PACs; more than $30 million has been spent on ads, illustrating Trump’s grip on the MAGA base and the influence of big-money donors as the GOP heads toward the 2026 midterms.

via Financial Times|
#ed-gallrein#kentucky#thomas-massie
Massie’s Stand Tests Trump’s Grip in Kentucky GOP Primary
politics24 days ago

Massie’s Stand Tests Trump’s Grip in Kentucky GOP Primary

Thomas Massie, a libertarian-leaning incumbent in Kentucky’s 4th district, faces a Trump-endorsed challenge from Ed Gallrein in a close GOP primary that has become a referendum on Trump’s influence and Massie’s willingness to defy him; with voters split on loyalty, Massie’s anti-establishment stance on taxes, foreign policy, and the Epstein files, along with local concerns like rising gas prices, could determine whether he survives and what it signals for the party’s direction.

via The Guardian|
#donald-trump#ed-gallrein#gop-primary
politics1 month ago

Trump-Backed Challenger Tests Massie's Grip on Kentucky's 4th District

In Kentucky’s 4th District, Rep. Thomas Massie faces his toughest primary since 2012 after President Trump endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein and anti-Massie groups pour in millions in ads; polls show Massie with a narrow lead, underscoring Trump’s influence but also its limits in a district that spans Louisville’s eastern suburbs, the Cincinnati metro area, and rural Appalachia. Massie defends a district-focused record on spending, foreign policy, and constituent services, while Gallrein leverages Trump backing and local grievances to close the gap; the race remains highly competitive as May’s primary approaches.

via Politico|
#donald-trump#ed-gallrein#kentucky
politics3 months ago

Massie Under Fire in GOP Primary Over Iran War Stance

A Republican Jewish Coalition Victory Fund ad backing Ed Gallrein attacks Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing the Iran war as Massie faces Gallrein in a May primary. The move, one of the first to use the Iran war in a primary contest, follows a House vote rejecting a War Powers resolution to halt the attack; Massie defends his stance as part of a broader push to end 'forever wars' and challenge Trump-aligned positions.

via Politico|
#ed-gallrein#gop-primary#iran-war