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Turning Point USA Fawns Over Trump's Bid 'To Stop RINO Massie' — But Charlie Kirk Considered Massie One Of His 'Favorite Congressmen'

Trump urged voters at a Kentucky rally to remove Massie from Congress.

Turning Point USA Fawns Over Trump's Bid 'To Stop RINO Massie' — But Charlie Kirk Considered Massie One Of His 'Favorite Congressmen'
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Turning Point Action promoted President Donald Trump’s rally attack on Rep. Thomas Massie, contrasting with the late Charlie Kirk’s past praise of Massie. The rally was held in support of Massie’s challenger, Ed Gallrein.

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President who attacked Massie at a rally

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ALSO MENTIONED  Charlie Kirk, Late Turning Point USA co-founder who praised Massie

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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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