Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky, marking another setback for Trump opponents. Trump's influence remains strong as he continues to support candidates aligned with his views while targeting those he deems insufficiently loyal. The primary was notably expensive, with significant funds spent on attack ads against Massie.
- ▪Massie lost his primary in Kentucky, reflecting Trump's ongoing influence in Republican politics.
- ▪Trump successfully campaigned against several Republicans who opposed him, including Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana.
- ▪The primary race saw $32.6 million spent on ads, with a significant portion aimed at attacking Massie.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 42 hours. Coverage spans 5 points on the political spectrum — 1 left, 5 lean left, 3 centre, 2 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary in another blow for Trump's GOP critics — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie charted his own way, until toppled by Trump — ABC News — Politics
- ▪ Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses primary race to Trump-backed challenger — NPR — Politics
- ▪ BREAKING: Thomas Massie Loses Primary Against Trump-Backed Challenger — The Bulwark
- ▪ Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky Republican primary — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Rep. Thomas Massie Loses to Trump-Backed Challenger in Heated Primary — TIME — Top
- ▪ Trump scores major victory with Massie’s primary defeat in Kentucky — The Hill
- ▪ Trump Nemesis Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Primary To Ed Gallrein, Major Victory For Trump — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Massie Loses Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger Gallrein — Daily Signal
- ▪ Thomas Massie Loses His Seat in a Win for Trump — and AIPAC — The Intercept
- ▪ Massie loses primary challenge in victory for Trump — Axios
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Massie becomes the latest casualty in Trump's revenge tour, as the president shows he still holds considerable sway over the Republican electorate.Earlier this month, Trump successfully campaigned to oust a group of Indiana state Republicans who opposed his redistricting push. Sen. Bill Cassidy, who was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump in 2021 after the House impeached him, finished third in the Louisiana primary over the weekend and will not advance to a runoff. Trump had supported Rep. Julia Letlow, who finished first in the contest.On Tuesday, Trump added Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, to the list to be punished for being insufficiently loyal.
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