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

Trump urged Kentucky voters to defeat Massie, who responded to the president’s campaign-season criticism.

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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VOTING CLOSED
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Thomas Massie R · KY-4
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No good or bad look here

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

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging voters to defeat Massie and elect Gallrein

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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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