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Trump slams Thomas Massie at Kentucky rally bolstering support for the Iran war

At Gallrein’s rally, Trump defended continuing the Iran operation and criticized Massie’s record and opposition.

Trump slams Thomas Massie at Kentucky rally bolstering support for the Iran war
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At a Kentucky rally for House candidate Ed Gallrein, President Donald Trump defended continuing the Iran military operation and attacked Rep. Thomas Massie, who has criticized the war. Gallrein also criticized Massie, making the rally a campaign event and a venue for arguments over U.S. policy toward Iran.

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Donald Trump
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President and speaker at the rally

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and target of Trump’s and Gallrein’s criticism at the rally

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Candidate in the Republican primary for McConnell’s Senate seat

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Retiring Kentucky senator whose seat is the subject of a Republican primary

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Kentucky representative and candidate in the Republican primary for McConnell’s Senate seat

Candidate in the Republican primary for McConnell’s Senate seat

Kentucky House candidate endorsed by Trump and speaker at the rally

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator mentioned by Trump as a comparison to Massie

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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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