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Massie Eyes 2028 Campaign After Trump-Backed Challenger Triumph
politics1 day 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
KY law blocks Massie from returning to the ballot after primary loss
politics-and-government6 days ago

KY law blocks Massie from returning to the ballot after primary loss

After Rep. Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky 4th District GOP primary, supporters floated write‑in or independent campaigns, but Kentucky law bars running in the general for the same office after a primary defeat; Massie could still pursue a write‑in for the U.S. Senate if he files a declaration by Aug. 24, but cannot run as a write‑in or as an independent for the 4th District due to sore‑loser and party‑registration rules.

via Lexington Herald Leader|
#independent-candidates#kentucky-politics#politics-and-government
Trump Expands His Grip With Key GOP Primary Wins
politics6 days ago

Trump Expands His Grip With Key GOP Primary Wins

Donald Trump celebrated a wave of Republican primary results on Truth Social, highlighting his influence as Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated and his endorsed candidates advanced, including Andy Barr for the Senate and Barry Moore in Alabama, while Georgia’s Raffensperger failed to reach a gubernatorial runoff, underscoring ongoing party divisions ahead of the midterms.

via Deadline|
#brad-raffensperger#donald-trump#gop
Trump-backed challenger tests Massie in record-breaking Kentucky GOP primary
politics8 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
politics9 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
politics9 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-politics10 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
politics11 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
Trump escalates anti-Massie push with Kentucky rally and primary backing
politics-and-policy2 months ago

Trump escalates anti-Massie push with Kentucky rally and primary backing

President Trump escalates his feud with GOP Rep. Thomas Massie by visiting Massie’s Kentucky district, labeling him disloyal and backing Massie’s primary challenger, Ed Gallrein, in a test of Trump’s influence within the party; Massie has bucked party lines on key votes, including opposing Trump’s big bill and backing Democrats’ War Powers Resolution, while House Speaker Mike Johnson has offered only cautious support for incumbents.

via Axios|
#gop#kentucky#politics-and-policy