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Trump Calls On MAGA To Vote Against 'Fool' Thomas Massie In Tuesday's Primary

Trump attacked Massie and urged his followers to vote for his removal from office.

Trump Calls On MAGA To Vote Against 'Fool' Thomas Massie In Tuesday's Primary
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Donald Trump urged his followers to vote Thomas Massie out in Kentucky’s Tuesday primary and recruited Ed Gallrein to challenge him. Polls cited in the article suggest Massie may survive the effort.

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Trump Backs Ed Gallrein and Urges Voters to Oust Thomas Massie

Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein and urged Kentucky voters to vote Thomas Massie out in the state's Republican primary. Left-leaning outlets frame the effort as a response to Massie's dissent over Epstein-related files and a test of Trump's influence. Center outlets cover it as a high-profile primary and test of Trump's sway, also stressing the candidates, polling and potential costs to the GOP.

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