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Trump criticizes Thomas Massie in Kentucky, ahead of GOP primary

Trump praised Gallrein at the Kentucky visit, where Gallrein also addressed the crowd.

Trump criticizes Thomas Massie in Kentucky, ahead of GOP primary
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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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Trump Campaigns for Ed Gallrein in Kentucky

Outlets agree that Trump appeared at a Kentucky event, endorsed Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary, and criticized Massie. Gallrein campaigned alongside Trump. Center outlets generally recount the endorsement and dispute over Massie, with several also connecting the rally to Trump's economic claims or the Iran war. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's campaign push for Gallrein; The New American also frames the contest as party loyalty versus Massie's constitutional record.

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