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Trump posts support for Massie primary challenger ahead of Kentucky visit

Gallrein received Trump’s endorsement and defended his support for the president while criticizing Massie.

Trump posts support for Massie primary challenger ahead of Kentucky visit
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Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie and attacked Massie in social-media posts ahead of a Kentucky visit. Massie responded with posts and a campaign ad criticizing Gallrein’s past party registration.

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Republican candidate endorsed by Trump in the Kentucky 4th District primary

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and incumbent in the Republican primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President endorsing Gallrein and criticizing Massie

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Liz Cheney
Former U.S. Representative (R-WY)

Former representative mentioned in Trump’s criticism and Massie’s response

Adam Kinzinger
Former U.S. Representative (R-IL)

Former representative mentioned in Trump’s criticism and Massie’s response

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Trump Endorses Ed Gallrein in Kentucky Republican Primary

Outlets agree that Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie in the Kentucky Republican primary and criticized Massie. Center outlets emphasize Trump's criticism of Massie, with coverage ranging from his social-media attack to Gallrein's rally remarks and the Iran-policy dispute. Right-leaning outlets focus on Trump's posts and the campaign's exchanges, including Massie's criticism of Gallrein's past party registration.

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