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Trump Calls Thomas Massie 'The Worst' Republican, Urges Kentucky Voters To Back Ed Gallrein In Primary: 'There Is Something Wrong With Him'

Gallrein received Trump’s backing and said he would align closely with Trump’s agenda if elected.

Trump Calls Thomas Massie 'The Worst' Republican, Urges Kentucky Voters To Back Ed Gallrein In Primary: 'There Is Something Wrong With Him'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
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At a Kentucky event, President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie over his opposition to a GOP bill and endorsed Massie’s Republican primary challenger, Ed Gallrein. Massie responded on social media, defending his record and criticizing the event’s transportation arrangements.

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President who criticized Massie and endorsed Gallrein

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Kentucky representative criticized by Trump and seeking reelection

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Ro Khanna
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California representative who joined Massie in advancing a War Powers Resolution

ALSO MENTIONED  Jenna Ellis, Former senior legal adviser to Trump

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Trump Campaigns for Ed Gallrein in Kentucky

Outlets agree that Trump appeared at a Kentucky event, endorsed Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary, and criticized Massie. Gallrein campaigned alongside Trump. Center outlets generally recount the endorsement and dispute over Massie, with several also connecting the rally to Trump's economic claims or the Iran war. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's campaign push for Gallrein; The New American also frames the contest as party loyalty versus Massie's constitutional record.

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