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Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday

Trump used Cassidy’s primary loss to intensify his public campaign against Massie and promote Gallrein.

Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday
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Donald Trump urged Kentucky voters to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary and backed challenger Ed Gallrein, using Sen. Bill Cassidy’s Louisiana primary loss as a warning to Republicans who oppose him.

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President urging voters to defeat Massie and elect Gallrein

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and target of Trump’s effort to defeat him in the Republican primary

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Colorado representative who supported Massie

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who failed to advance in the Republican primary

Republican primary challenger to Massie, endorsed by Trump

Louisiana Republican Senate candidate who advanced to the runoff

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator who campaigned for Massie

ALSO MENTIONED  Letlow, Louisiana Republican Senate candidate who advanced to the runoff

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Trump Urges Kentucky Voters to Defeat Thomas Massie

Outlets agree that Trump urged Kentucky voters to defeat Representative Thomas Massie in the Republican primary and backed challenger Ed Gallrein. Center outlets often focus on Trump's threatened withdrawal of Lauren Boebert's endorsement after she supported Massie, alongside his primary campaign. Right-leaning outlets center Trump's call to defeat Massie and back Gallrein, with some emphasizing his pressure on Republican voters.

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