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

Massie faces a primary challenge as Trump backs his opponent.

Trump's influence tested in Kentucky and San Diego mosque shooting suspects identified: Morning Rundown
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May 19, 2026
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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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This story reports what happened without casting Massie in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Massie’s record.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President backing candidates in several Republican primaries

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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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Thomas Massie’s Kentucky Primary Contest Draws Heavy Spending

Thomas Massie faced Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s May 19 Republican primary, with Donald Trump backing Gallrein and urging voters to defeat Massie. Coverage also describes heavy spending in the race. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump’s effort against Massie and, in some coverage, outside spending and donor influence. Center outlets generally present the primary as a test of Trump’s influence over Republicans, while also reporting on spending and the candidates’ positions. Right-leaning outlets also focus on Trump’s role, with some post-primary pieces treating Massie’s defeat as evidence of Trump’s influence or criticizing Massie’s campaign.

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