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Ex-MAGA loyalist reveals 1 reason behind Thomas Massie's 'demise' following election loss

Greene said Massie’s support for releasing the Epstein files cost him his seat and praised him after his primary loss.

Ex-MAGA loyalist reveals 1 reason behind Thomas Massie's 'demise' following election loss
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Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky Republican primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein after President Donald Trump campaigned against him. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said Massie’s support for releasing the Epstein files contributed to his defeat.

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

Former representative who explained Massie’s loss and praised his support for releasing the Epstein files

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who lost his Republican primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who campaigned against Massie and backed Gallrein

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Republican candidate who defeated Massie in the primary

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Comments on Thomas Massie's Primary Loss

Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky Republican primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Greene said the fight over releasing Epstein-related files contributed to his defeat. Left-leaning outlets foreground Greene’s accusation that Trump rigged the election against Massie. Center outlets focus on Greene’s claim that the Epstein files fight had a political cost and affected other Republicans. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Greene’s reaction and her claim that the defeat damaged the party’s future, alongside other Republican reactions.

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