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

Trump attacked Massie’s record and urged voters to replace him in the primary.

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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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

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Massie and endorsed his primary challenger

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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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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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