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President Trump endorses Rep. Massie's challenger in Kentucky primary

Trump’s endorsement of Gallrein is the central campaign development in the story.

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President Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary. The story describes the endorsement’s reception at a rally and Massie’s response as the contest takes shape.

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