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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'

Trump urged Kentucky voters to replace Massie and backed Gallrein in the Republican primary.

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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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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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Massie and endorsed Gallrein

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Thomas Massie
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Kentucky representative criticized by Trump and seeking reelection

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Republican primary challenger endorsed by Trump

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Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative who joined Massie in advancing a War Powers Resolution

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Trump Urges Kentucky Voters to Replace Thomas Massie at Gallrein Rally

Outlets agree that Trump rallied in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, the Republican primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, and criticized Massie. Left-leaning outlets describe Trump's attacks in sharper terms, with some emphasizing Massie's response or a reported shift in betting odds toward him. Center outlets mainly present the rally as a campaign contest tied to policy disagreements, including Iran, and sometimes discuss Trump's influence.

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