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 · May 20
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 · May 20
Election Results 2026 winners: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho Election Results 2026: With just months to go for midterm polls, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho elections are critical for Donald Trump and Republicans. The Economic Times · May 20
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 · May 20
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 · May 20
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 The Independent UK · May 19
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… Roll Call · May 19
What to watch for during Kentucky’s primary: Thomas Massie vs Trump-backed Gallrein IN FULL The Independent UK · May 19
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.” We Got This Covered · May 19
‘’The Party’ is the problem.’: Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Republicans a ‘repulsive cult’ as JD Vance tries to fulfill Donald Trump’s new wish “Demanding loyalty to ‘the party’ is the most repulsive cult behavior.” We Got This Covered · May 19
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. International Business Times · May 19
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. International Business Times UK · May 19
The Economic Times · May 19 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 · May 19 ‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie speaks out after losing House primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein –as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Guardian - US · May 19 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
Ballotpedia · May 19 The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.
International Business Times UK · May 19 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.
We Got This Covered · May 19 ‘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 · May 19 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…
Reason · May 18 Donald Trump, Thomas Massie, and the Long, Slow Death of the Tea Party Whatever happens in Kentucky's GOP primary, the populist right no longer even pretends to care about spending or government overreach.
Reason · May 18 Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie? Plus: inflation surges, Mamdani claims he closed New York City’s budget gap without cutting services, and a listener asks how to develop political confidence
The Conversation · May 18 Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition At a time when hard-fought primary elections in Georgia, Kentucky and Indiana and Ohio are making national news, perennial battleground Pennsylvania seems to be nodding through one of the sleepiest primary seasons in a long time.
The Independent UK · May 18 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