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Trump Slams Rep. Thomas Massie as 'Hater of Israel,' Praises Republican Primary Challenger Ed Gallrein

Massie responded to Trump’s endorsement of his challenger by defending his opposition to foreign aid and warfare.

Trump Slams Rep. Thomas Massie as 'Hater of Israel,' Praises Republican Primary Challenger Ed Gallrein
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Donald Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s Republican primary and attacked incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie, making their disagreement over Israel and foreign aid a focus of the race. Massie responded by criticizing Trump’s support for foreign aid and warfare.

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Kentucky representative and incumbent targeted by Trump’s endorsement of a primary challenger

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Republican primary challenger to Thomas Massie

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President who endorsed Gallrein and attacked Massie

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Trump Endorses Ed Gallrein Against Thomas Massie

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary. Coverage also connects the endorsement to Massie’s criticism of the administration’s Venezuela operation. Center outlets frame the endorsement as part of a dispute over Massie’s criticism of the Venezuela operation, while also noting his response to Trump’s attacks. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the primary’s fundraising stakes and connect the contest to disputes over Venezuela, Israel and foreign aid.

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