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Former MAGA loyalist claims Trump 'rigged election' against Epstein files foe

Greene accused Trump of targeting Massie and said she feared Trump would turn to war to maintain power.

Former MAGA loyalist claims Trump 'rigged election' against Epstein files foe
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After Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused President Donald Trump of having the election rigged against him. Greene linked the dispute to Massie’s opposition to Trump-backed priorities and the spending against him.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative who accused Trump of rigging Massie’s primary

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and defeated primary candidate discussed as the target of Trump-backed opposition

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President accused by Greene of targeting Massie and backing his primary opponent

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Defense secretary who traveled to the district to campaign against Massie

Colorado representative mentioned by Greene as another Republican Trump targets

Trump-backed Republican who defeated Massie in the Kentucky primary

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative and co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act with Massie

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Comments on Thomas Massie's Primary Loss

Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky Republican primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Greene said the fight over releasing Epstein-related files contributed to his defeat. Left-leaning outlets foreground Greene’s accusation that Trump rigged the election against Massie. Center outlets focus on Greene’s claim that the Epstein files fight had a political cost and affected other Republicans. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Greene’s reaction and her claim that the defeat damaged the party’s future, alongside other Republican reactions.

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