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Trump's influence tested in Kentucky and San Diego mosque shooting suspects identified: Morning Rundown

Trump's endorsements and efforts to oust Republican critics put his influence to the test in several primaries.

Trump's influence tested in Kentucky and San Diego mosque shooting suspects identified: Morning Rundown
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The rundown previews primaries in six states, highlighting the Kentucky contest between Rep. Thomas Massie and a Trump-endorsed challenger. It also reports that three people were killed in a shooting at a San Diego mosque and summarizes several other national stories.

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Donald Trump
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President backing candidates in several Republican primaries

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative facing a primary challenge from a Trump-endorsed candidate

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Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator running for governor

Barry Moore
R · AL-1

Alabama representative seeking the Republican nomination for Senate

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose primary loss is cited as a recent Trump-backed race

Republican House candidate in Kentucky and Trump's endorsed challenger to Massie

ALSO MENTIONED  Brad Raffensperger, Georgia secretary of state and Republican gubernatorial candidate; Brian Kemp, Georgia governor, whose term is described as ending; Burt Jones, Georgia lieutenant governor running for governor; Chris Carr, Georgia attorney general and Republican gubernatorial candidate

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Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky Republican Primary

Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary after President Donald Trump backed Gallrein and campaigned against Massie. Left-leaning outlets cast the loss as strengthening Trump’s hold on the GOP and making dissent riskier, with some focus on Trump’s pre-election clash with Massie. Center outlets mainly treat the result as a test or sign of Trump’s influence, while also noting broader party consequences. Right-leaning outlets generally present it as a win in Trump’s effort against Massie, though some coverage stresses the cost to limited-government politics.

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