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Trump calls for 'weak' Republican to be 'thrown out of office' as he stumps for rival

Trump called for Massie’s removal and backed Gallrein as the candidate to replace him.

Trump calls for 'weak' Republican to be 'thrown out of office' as he stumps for rival
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 17, 2026
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Donald Trump called for Rep. Thomas Massie to be removed from office and endorsed Navy veteran Ed Gallrein, Massie’s primary challenger. Trump’s post criticized Massie’s votes and positions, including his support for releasing the Epstein files.

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Donald Trump
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President who attacked Massie and endorsed his primary challenger

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative targeted by Trump’s call to remove him from office

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator whose primary challenger Trump supported

House candidate endorsed by Trump against Massie

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Massie and Cassidy Lose Primaries After Trump Backs Challengers

Thomas Massie lost Kentucky's Republican primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, and Bill Cassidy finished third in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's campaign against Massie and consider whether defeating Republican dissenters could backfire, while also treating the result as a test of his influence. Center outlets focus on Trump's influence in GOP primaries and the fallout, including Senate Republicans' response and whether departing lawmakers may challenge his agenda. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump's strength in primaries and present Massie's race as a test of whether the Tea Party's small-government politics survived his rise.

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