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Trump urges 'all MAGA Warriors' to back Massie challenger

Massie is the target of Trump’s endorsement push and criticized the administration’s Venezuela operation.

Trump urges 'all MAGA Warriors' to back Massie challenger
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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President Donald Trump urged supporters to back Ed Gallrein, who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s House race. The endorsement spotlights a campaign dispute that includes Massie’s criticism of the administration’s recent Venezuela operation.

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President endorsing Gallrein and criticizing Massie

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Trump Endorses Ed Gallrein Against Thomas Massie

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary. Coverage also connects the endorsement to Massie’s criticism of the administration’s Venezuela operation. Center outlets frame the endorsement as part of a dispute over Massie’s criticism of the Venezuela operation, while also noting his response to Trump’s attacks. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the primary’s fundraising stakes and connect the contest to disputes over Venezuela, Israel and foreign aid.

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