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

Massie’s primary defeat and his opposition to Trump-backed priorities are the focus of Greene’s allegations.

Former MAGA loyalist claims Trump 'rigged election' against Epstein files foe
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May 21, 2026
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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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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

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

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

Former representative who accused Trump of rigging Massie’s primary

Greene's version of this story ↗
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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Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky Republican Primary to Ed Gallrein

Outlets on the left and right report that Thomas Massie lost Kentucky’s Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, who had Donald Trump’s backing. Left-leaning outlets emphasize spending and political pressure behind the defeat, with one stressing Massie’s continued political activity and another warning the result could deter Republican dissent. Right-leaning outlets present the loss as a MAGA victory and a rejection of Massie’s opposition to Trump-aligned priorities.

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