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Will Trump get revenge on Thomas Massie? KY Republicans decide today

Trump’s endorsement and repeated attacks on Massie made the primary a national political test.

Will Trump get revenge on Thomas Massie? KY Republicans decide today
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May 19, 2026
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Ed Gallrein was projected to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District Republican primary, a race that drew national attention after President Donald Trump campaigned against Massie. The contest also became the most expensive House primary campaign in history.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Gallrein and urged voters to oust Massie

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Incumbent representative seeking reelection in the Republican primary

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Republican primary challenger to Thomas Massie

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Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Secretary of War shown at a rally with Gallrein

Dan Crenshaw
R · TX-2

Texas representative cited as an example of a primary candidate who lost without Trump’s endorsement

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator cited as another Republican who lost reelection without Trump’s endorsement

ALSO MENTIONED  Aaron Reed, Gallrein’s former opponent in a Kentucky state Senate race

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