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Ed Gallrein Beats Thomas Massie In Kentucky GOP Primary, Pushing Out Another Trump Foe

Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th district after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement, pushing out another one of his political foes within the GOP.

International Business Times

First Thing: Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary

Seven-term incumbent had spoken out against Iran war, government spending and Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, Trump’s ‘board of peace’ receives just $23m to rebuild Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Massie Turns His Republican Primary Loss in Kentucky Into A Warning Over The Epstein Files

Rep. Thomas Massie is leaving Congress the same way he spent much of his final term, forcing Washington to look again at the Jeffrey Epstein files. Hours after the Kentucky Republican lost his primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, Massie concesion speach included him touting the six-month anniversary of the…

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Defiant Massie tells supporters after loss to Trump-backed challenger: ‘We didn’t bend the knee’

The outgoing Kentucky Republican says he remains hopeful even in defeat because the next generation want a leader with principles, as Marjorie Taylor Green described him as ‘a giant among weak pathetic men’

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president forces out another Republican who crossed him

Thomas Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, lost to retired Navy Seal Ed Gallrein who was recruited into the race by the president. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 19 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

MTG says future of the Republican Party is ‘destroyed’ after Massie defeat: ‘Releasing the Epstein files was our demise’

The primary defeat of Rep. Thomas Massie follows a bitter feud with the White House over his bipartisan efforts to force the release of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Kentucky election results: Did Donald Trump just end Thomas Massie’s political run in Kentucky? Here's the KY primary election 2026 result

President Trump secured a significant victory as his endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in a costly Kentucky primary. Massie, a frequent critic of Trump, faced a retribution campaign fueled by substantial outside spending. This win further solidifies Trump's influence within the Republican party, demonstrating his power to…

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Trump tightens grip on Republican Party after Thomas Massie primary defeat

US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday after Kentucky voters ousted Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the few conservatives willing to openly challenge him. The defeat, projected by NBC and CNN, followed setbacks for other Republican dissenters, including Indiana lawmakers and Louisiana Senator Bill…

France 24

Trump purges another Republican critic

Donald Trump has scored another win against a Republican rival, dislodging Thomas Massie in Kentucky's primary, one of his most outspoken critics in the party.

AAP

Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary

In biggest primary night so far this year, key races were held in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho

The Guardian - US

Trump-backed challenger defeats Massie in GOP primary

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The Independent UK

Kentucky primary election results, winners: ‌Thomas Massie lost to Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein, S. Guthrie, James Comer, Melissa Strange win key races

Kentucky primary election was seen as a test of U.S. President Donald Trump's powers to persuade Republican voters to punish his critics.

The Economic Times

Thomas Massie Loses, Proving That Deficit Hawks and Foreign Policy Doves Aren't Welcome in Trump's GOP

If this is how the Republican Party treats the libertarian-leaning lawmakers in its midst, then libertarians should take note and act accordingly.

Reason

Trump Epstein files critic Thomas Massie loses GOP primary as president’s revenge crusade rolls on

Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein beats Massie in Kentucky’s 4th district as part of Trump’s tightening grip on the GOP

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Roll Call

Massie ousted in Kentucky primary by Trump-backed challenger

Donald Trump scored a political win in eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, with his chosen candidate vanquishing Rep. Thomas Massie, a fiscal hawk with a libertarian streak who has publicly sparred with the president on spending bills, the war in Iran and the release of records related to the convicted late…

The Independent UK

What to watch for during Kentucky’s primary: Thomas Massie vs Trump-backed Gallrein

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Donald Trump has ‘better blood’ and has to tell people he is ‘real smart’ – he already told Thomas Massie thrice

“That means I have much better blood.”

International Business Times

Rep. Thomas Massie To Face Primary Against Trump-Endorsed Challenger: 'I'm Going To Win'

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is set to face a Trump-endorsed challenger in his Kentucky district on Tuesday.

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Is MAGA a Cult? Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Pete Hegseth's 'Disturbing' White House Demands

Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts Pete Hegseth's call for loyalty to Donald Trump, exposing a widening rift inside MAGA over dissent, obedience and who truly speaks for the movement.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump targets Thomas Massie as purge of Republican critics intensifies

President Donald Trump is backing a challenger against Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican primary. This race is the most expensive House primary ever. Trump wants to remove Massie for criticizing him and voting against aid to Israel.

The Guardian - US

Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie

Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests

International Business Times UK

Thomas Massie's Ex-Girlfriend Claims He Bragged About Sleeping With Lauren Boebert Weeks After Wife Died

Thomas Massie's ex-girlfriend, Cynthia West, told Laura Loomer the Kentucky congressman bragged about sleeping with Lauren Boebert weeks after his wife's death.

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‘He is so bad’: Donald Trump is losing his mind over one congressman, and his posts are getting more unhinged by the hour

Expect a full-on Trump meltdown if today's election doesn't go his way.

Roll Call

At the Races: The revenge tour continues

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth gives Trump impersonation to bash Biden-era military policy and rally for MAGA candidate in Kentucky

Hegseth’s stop is the latest effort by Trump allies to take out Rep. Thomas Massie

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