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Trump gets revenge as Thomas Massie projected to lose primary to MAGA ex-Navy SEAL

Massie lost the Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, ending his bid for renomination in Kentucky’s 4th District.

Trump gets revenge as Thomas Massie projected to lose primary to MAGA ex-Navy SEAL
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May 19, 2026
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Rep. Thomas Massie lost Kentucky’s 4th District Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, whom Donald Trump endorsed. The article says several news organizations projected the result.

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Representative defeated for renomination in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District

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House candidate who defeated Massie in the Republican primary

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Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky Republican Primary to Ed Gallrein

Thomas Massie lost Kentucky’s Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, whom Donald Trump backed. Left-leaning outlets link the loss to Massie’s clashes with Trump and consider what it means for Republican dissent. Center outlets mainly present it as a test of Trump’s influence, while some focus on Massie’s Epstein-files dispute or post-loss plans. Right-leaning outlets mostly treat it as a victory over Massie, though Reason emphasizes the setback for limited-government politics.

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