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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) blasted the Treasury/US Mint for minting a new $1 coin honoring Donald Trump, calling it a “grifters” money grab and suggesting such commemoratives are unaffordable; the coin will be color-only and made from non-precious metals, with a fall release, tying it to Trump’s broader and controversial coin ventures.
Rep. Thomas Massie suggested Obamacare could be dubbed 'Trumpcare' and accused Republicans of not seriously repealing it, a remark made after he lost Kentucky's 4th District primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. The White House defended Trump’s healthcare stance, framing the administration's approach as moving to overhaul the system, highlighting ongoing intra-party debate over Obamacare.
Democrats plan an unusual Sunday teleconference to map strategy around Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to a fiscal 2027 State Department/foreign aid bill that would end Israel military aid and cut the overall foreign aid program by $3.3 billion, signaling sharp caucus divisions ahead of a potential floor vote next week; Republicans have not yet scheduled a vote.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) filed to run for his Kentucky House seat in 2028 just days after losing a primary to a Trump-backed challenger, part of Trump’s broader effort to punish GOP critics. Massie’s clash with Trump over issues like Israel-Iran policy and Epstein files framed a race that featured record-breaking ad spending. He said the filing will let him raise funds for ongoing political operations and possibly a federal office, though he has not decided which post to pursue.
Trump’s ongoing purge of GOP dissent intensifies after Thomas Massie’s primary defeat, signaling a power move to consolidate loyalty while risking cross-party support and complicating his agenda in a razor-thin Congress; with several high-profile critics still in office, polls showing weak broad support and independents turning away, the strategy could backfire in the upcoming midterms even as Trump’s core base remains ardently behind him.
Trump says he will actively target Republican incumbents in 2028, naming Rep. Lauren Boebert, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Warren Davidson, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick as potential primary opponents, backed by a well-funded operation, in the wake of Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat and a broader conservative push; cautions that pursuing these fights could threaten narrow party majorities, with next moves focusing on whether he will challenge Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina's governor race.
After losing Kentucky’s Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie cannot appear on November’s ballot as a candidate for the same office because of Kentucky’s 1920 sore-loser law. He could, however, run for a different statewide post, such as the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell, potentially as a write-in, though that path faces deadline constraints and likely challenges.
Trump tightens his hold on the GOP after backing Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie 55-45 in Kentucky’s primary, in what was the most expensive House primary in U.S. history with about $32 million spent. Massie’s loss continues a pattern of Trump-backed challengers replacing dissenters as voters in five other states held primaries, with Ken Paxton’s Texas bid to unseat Sen. John Cornyn seen as the next big test; Trump boasted that all his endorsements won in these contests, while several races head to runoffs and results roll in from Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Oregon.
Trump-backed candidates won key GOP primaries and he blocked rivals, signaling continued influence over the party even as questions linger about general-election strength and mounting baggage in races like Texas’ Paxton.
Trump’s month of primary victories has reinforced his grip on the GOP, but the gains are coming at the expense of his broader agenda as lawmakers push back on funding measures and Iran policy, while endorsements like Paxton’s Texas bid boost his leverage with some voters even as others warn such moves could hurt battleground races ahead of the midterms; with voters prioritizing the economy, the revenge tour risks failing to translate into November momentum.
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.
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.
Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District primary, marking another victory for Trump in his intra‑party revenge tour, with heavy outside spending and Massie’s opposition to the president’s priorities highlighting ongoing GOP rifts and Trump’s growing influence.
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump, won the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th District over Rep. Thomas Massie, underscoring ongoing intra-party battles as Trump allies push to weaken rivals and Massie’s libertarian approach.
In Kentucky’s Tuesday primaries, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a frequent Trump critic, faces a GOP challenge from Ed Gallrein in the 4th District as Trump aims to purge disloyal lawmakers; voters also pick Senate and other House nominees and Louisville’s mayoral race, with the AP outlining polling times, party-specific voting rules, early voting figures, and recount thresholds, noting it will not project winners until margins are decisive.