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In Kentucky, Trump embraces Rep. Thomas Massie's Republican challenger on their home turf

Trump and Gallrein attacked Massie's record and criticism of the Iran strikes; Massie responded with a campaign post criticizing the rally.

In Kentucky, Trump embraces Rep. Thomas Massie's Republican challenger on their home turf
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Mar 11, 2026
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President Donald Trump rallied in Northern Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, his chosen Republican challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, whom Trump criticized over disagreements including Iran policy. Gallrein also attacked Massie, who responded with a campaign post criticizing the rally.

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Thomas Massie R · KY-4
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This story reports what happened without casting Massie in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Massie’s record.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Republican representative criticized by Trump and Gallrein

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who rallied for Gallrein and criticized Massie

Trump's version of this story ↗

Republican House candidate and Massie's challenger, endorsed by Trump

Gallrein's version of this story ↗

Republican Senate candidate who attended the rally and endorsed Gallrein

Former president criticized in Trump's remarks

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Republican representative and Senate candidate who attended the rally and endorsed Gallrein

Democratic Senate candidate mentioned in connection with Barr's 2018 reelection race

Republican Senate candidate who attended the rally

Mehmet Oz
R · PA

Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services who assisted first responders

ALSO MENTIONED  Abraham Lincoln, Former president quoted by Gallrein; Allison Ball, Kentucky auditor who criticized the Beshear administration; Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor criticized by Adams; Barack Obama, Former president criticized in Trump's remarks; Jake Paul, YouTuber and boxer who briefly addressed the rally and was mentioned as a possible future political candidate; Matt Bevin, Former Kentucky governor mentioned in connection with Trump's 2019 rally; Michael Adams, Kentucky secretary of state who spoke at the rally about voting rules, business and education; Ronald Reagan, Former president cited by Gallrein as an inspiration; Russell Coleman, Kentucky attorney general who expressed support for Trump and law enforcement

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Trump Criticizes Massie and Promotes Primary Challenger at Rally

Outlets agree that Trump backed Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie’s Republican primary challenger, and publicly criticized Massie amid the Kentucky campaign. Center outlets connect the contest to Massie’s policy disagreements with Trump and give space to responses from both camps. Right-leaning outlets likewise focus on Trump’s campaign push for Gallrein and the feud, with some also including Massie’s response.

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