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Ahead of Tuesday primary, GOP Rep. Massie says billionaires trying to 'buy' his seat

Massie says outside donors are trying to buy his seat as he campaigns ahead of the Kentucky primary.

Ahead of Tuesday primary, GOP Rep. Massie says billionaires trying to 'buy' his seat
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Ahead of his Kentucky Republican primary, Rep. Thomas Massie accused wealthy donors of trying to buy his seat and said the race has become a referendum on Israel’s influence. The Republican Jewish Coalition accused Massie of antisemitism, while President Donald Trump urged voters to defeat him.

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Kentucky representative and Republican primary candidate facing criticism from donors and Trump

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President who endorsed Massie’s challenger and urged voters to defeat Massie

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Louisiana senator whose primary loss is mentioned as context

Republican primary challenger to Massie

ALSO MENTIONED  Matt Brooks, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO who criticized Massie and voiced support for Gallrein

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Trump Urges Kentucky Voters to Defeat Thomas Massie

Outlets report that Trump urged Kentucky voters to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary and backed challenger Ed Gallrein. Center outlets frame the race as a test of Trump's influence over the GOP, with some also reporting Massie's comments about donors. Right-leaning outlets pair Trump's effort against Massie with Massie's claim that the criticism is helping his fundraising.

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