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BREAKING: Thomas Massie Loses to Trump-Backed Candidate in Most Expensive House Primary Ever

4 days ago

Massie Files To Run Again After Being Ousted by Trump-Backed Candidate

Thomas Massie filed with the FEC to run for Congress in 2028 after losing a Kentucky primary, while criticizing DOJ Epstein-file releases and opposing Trump’s Iran policy.

BREAKING: Thomas Massie Loses to Trump-Backed Candidate in Most Expensive House Primary Ever

Thomas Massie lost reelection to Ed Gallrein after Trump and allies campaigned against him amid a growing feud and costly primary fight.

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Trump-Backed Candidate Unseats Massie in $33 Million Primary House Race

Ed Gallrein won Kentucky’s Republican primary over Thomas Massie by more than 10 points after Trump-backed targeting and heavy spending by aligned groups.

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fromIntelligencer

Trump Gets Revenge on Massie, But Primary May Haunt GOP

Ed Gallrein defeated Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s costly primary, backed by President Trump and pro-Israel spending, while other state races produced mixed results for Trump-aligned candidates.

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How Do His Boots Taste?' Massie Slaps Back at Republican Colleague for Celebrating His Defeat to Trump-Backed Candidate

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Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary

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Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic

Pro-Israel groups and donors spent over $34 million in Kentucky’s Republican primary to unseat Thomas Massie, framing the race as a referendum on foreign-policy influence.

Trump Escalates Scorched-Earth Attacks Against Thomas Massie: Disloyal' to USA

President Trump attacks Rep. Thomas Massie as the worst congressman and endorses his GOP primary challenger Ed Gallrein over policy disagreements on deficit spending and foreign intervention.

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How Do His Boots Taste?' Massie Slaps Back at Republican Colleague for Celebrating His Defeat to Trump-Backed Candidate

fromwww.npr.org

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Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic

Pro-Israel groups and donors spent over $34 million in Kentucky’s Republican primary to unseat Thomas Massie, framing the race as a referendum on foreign-policy influence.

Trump Escalates Scorched-Earth Attacks Against Thomas Massie: Disloyal' to USA

President Trump attacks Rep. Thomas Massie as the worst congressman and endorses his GOP primary challenger Ed Gallrein over policy disagreements on deficit spending and foreign intervention.

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Thomas Massie Mocks Ed Gallrein With Parting Shot After Conceding Kentucky Primary

Massie apologized for delay after conceding, then faced chants urging a 2028 presidential run following a primary loss to Ed Gallrein backed by AIPAC and Trump.

fromAxios

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Thomas Massie's ex accuses him of hush money offer

A former staffer alleges cash-for-silence and wrongful termination, while Massie and Spartz deny or limit comment amid a costly Kentucky primary.

Thomas Massie Mocks Ed Gallrein With Parting Shot After Conceding Kentucky Primary

Massie apologized for delay after conceding, then faced chants urging a 2028 presidential run following a primary loss to Ed Gallrein backed by AIPAC and Trump.

fromAxios

Thomas Massie's ex accuses him of hush money offer

A former staffer alleges cash-for-silence and wrongful termination, while Massie and Spartz deny or limit comment amid a costly Kentucky primary.

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fromSlate Magazine

Thomas Massie Lost to Donald Trump. He May Still Get the Last Laugh.

For them, his repeated insistence on breaking with the GOP left them wanting a party regular in his stead. Nominally, Massie was defeated by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and failed state senate candidate who now, thanks to the district's deep-red nature, is a shoo-in to win a House seat in November.

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fromThe New Yorker

Kentucky Primary-Elections Map: Live Results

The two main candidates in the Republican Senate primary are Representative Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron, the former state attorney general. They are looking to replace Mitch McConnell, the former Senate Majority Leader and longest-serving senator in Kentucky history, who is retiring after seven terms. Barr, the front-runner, has been endorsed by President Donald Trump and much of the G.O.P. establishment.

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fromThe New Yorker

What Thomas Massie's Primary Says About Trump's Influence

A Kentucky House primary became the most expensive ever due to high-profile Trump-linked endorsements, escalating personal attacks, and major outside spending targeting Thomas Massie.

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James Comer Says He's Making Plans To Run For Kentucky Governor Amid GOP Lawmaker Exodus

James Comer said he is exploring a 2027 Kentucky governor run and is building an organization while touring the state.

Rand Paul's Son Apologizes After Berating GOP Congressman in Drunken Anti-Semitic Rant

William Paul apologized after drunkenly berating Rep. Mike Lawler with anti-Semitic language in a Capitol Hill bar.

Thomas Massie's Ex Claims She Was Offered Hush Money

A former girlfriend of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has accused him of offering a $5,000 hush money payment, the accusation dropping just days before Massie's May 19 primary in Kentucky. Axios' Marc Caputo and Kate Santaliz spoke with Cynthia West's about her new accusations against Massie, which the congressman's campaign dismissed as a last-minute dirty trick in the campaign.

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fromAdvocate.com

1 month ago

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.

7 months ago

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Andy Beshear Pushes Back When Bill Maher Complains About Gender Bills'

Governor Andy Beshear vetoed two bills targeting the LGBTQ population and defended a seventh-grade transgender athlete while opposing government control of sports.

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fromAdvocate.com

1 month ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.

7 months ago

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Andy Beshear Pushes Back When Bill Maher Complains About Gender Bills'

Thomas Massie Leading Ed Gallrein Despite Trump Opposition

Rep. Thomas Massie leads his Trump-backed primary opponent Ed Gallrein in recent polls despite Trump's intense opposition.

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fromIntelligencer

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Trump Takes His Hatred of Thomas Massie on the Road

Trump Lashes Out at WORST Republican' in Bid to Nudge Kentucky Primary: Will Hopefully Lose BIG'

Trump attacks Rep. Thomas Massie as the worst Republican congressman in history and campaigns for his primary challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky.

fromIntelligencer

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Trump Takes His Hatred of Thomas Massie on the Road

Trump Lashes Out at WORST Republican' in Bid to Nudge Kentucky Primary: Will Hopefully Lose BIG'

Trump attacks Rep. Thomas Massie as the worst Republican congressman in history and campaigns for his primary challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky.

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fromYahoo News

3 months ago

Kentucky's McConnell discharged from hospital after 'experiencing flu-like symptoms'

Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital and is working from home while recovering from flu-like symptoms, following doctors' advice.