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Thomas Massie unfazed by Bill Cassidy's defeat in Louisiana

Massie expressed confidence ahead of his Kentucky primary as Trump campaigned against him.

Thomas Massie unfazed by Bill Cassidy's defeat in Louisiana
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 17, 2026
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Rep. Thomas Massie said he was confident ahead of Kentucky’s primary as President Donald Trump attacked him and backed his opponent. The article also notes that Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third in Louisiana’s Republican Senate race and will not reach the runoff.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and Kentucky primary candidate targeted by Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who opposed Massie, attacked him and endorsed Gallrein

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who finished third in the Republican Senate race

Republican House candidate endorsed by Trump

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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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