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'Knew the risks': These Republicans are bucking Trump by campaigning for Thomas Massie * WorldNetDaily * by Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation

Massie is the target of Trump's campaign against him and the focus of a rally by Republican supporters.

'Knew the risks': These Republicans are bucking Trump by campaigning for Thomas Massie * WorldNetDaily * by Nicole Silverio, Daily Caller News Foundation
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Several Republican lawmakers, including Reps. Lauren Boebert, Warren Davidson and Victoria Spartz and Sen. Rand Paul, campaigned for Rep. Thomas Massie at a Kentucky rally despite President Donald Trump’s opposition. The article also describes the primary contest and a late allegation from Massie’s former girlfriend.

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R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and incumbent in the primary contest

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President campaigning against Massie and criticizing Boebert

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Colorado representative who supported Massie

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Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense scheduled to campaign for Gallrein

Indiana representative mentioned in allegations by Massie's former girlfriend

Matt Gaetz
Former U.S. Representative (R-FL)

Former Florida representative who campaigned for Massie

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

Former Georgia representative who campaigned for Massie

Justin Amash
Former U.S. Representative (L-MI)

Former Michigan representative who campaigned for Massie

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President who made a claim about Massie's voting record

Dana Rohrabacher
Former U.S. Representative (R-CA)

Former California representative who campaigned for Massie

Ohio representative who campaigned for Massie

Republican candidate challenging Massie

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator who urged voters to support 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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