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Trump to Kentucky on Massie: 'Vote the Bum Out'

Trump called on Kentucky voters to remove Massie and praised Gallrein as his preferred challenger.

Trump to Kentucky on Massie: 'Vote the Bum Out'
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Donald Trump urged Kentucky voters to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary, attacking Massie over past votes and backing challenger Ed Gallrein. The article also recalls Trump’s earlier praise of Gallrein and comments Gallrein made in an October interview.

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President urging Kentucky voters to defeat Massie and backing Gallrein

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Republican primary challenger to Massie, backed by Trump

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Trump Urges Kentucky Voters to Defeat Thomas Massie

Outlets agree that Trump urged Kentucky voters to defeat Representative Thomas Massie in the Republican primary and backed challenger Ed Gallrein. Center outlets often focus on Trump's threatened withdrawal of Lauren Boebert's endorsement after she supported Massie, alongside his primary campaign. Right-leaning outlets center Trump's call to defeat Massie and back Gallrein, with some emphasizing his pressure on Republican voters.

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