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Trump criticizes Thomas Massie in Kentucky, ahead of GOP primary

Trump used his visit to criticize Massie and promote Gallrein ahead of their Republican primary.

Trump criticizes Thomas Massie in Kentucky, ahead of GOP primary
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Mar 11, 2026
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Donald Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie and praised challenger Ed Gallrein during a Kentucky visit ahead of the Republican primary. Massie said he was not worried about Gallrein and claimed his polling showed most Trump supporters would still vote for him.

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President who criticized Massie and praised Gallrein during the Kentucky visit

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Thomas Massie
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Kentucky representative and Republican primary candidate criticized by Trump

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Republican challenger to Massie in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District

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Trump Urges Kentucky Voters to Replace Thomas Massie at Gallrein Rally

Outlets agree that Trump rallied in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, the Republican primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, and criticized Massie. Left-leaning outlets describe Trump's attacks in sharper terms, with some emphasizing Massie's response or a reported shift in betting odds toward him. Center outlets mainly present the rally as a campaign contest tied to policy disagreements, including Iran, and sometimes discuss Trump's influence.

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