Kentucky’s Thomas Massie Is About to Test the Reach of Trump’s Revenge Politics
Rep. Thomas Massie's upcoming primary in Kentucky will test Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party. Massie, known for his maverick stance, has openly criticized Trump and his policies, positioning himself as a rebel within the GOP. The primary is expected to be highly contentious and costly, reflecting the ongoing intra-party conflicts fueled by Trump's vendettas.
- ▪Thomas Massie's primary in Kentucky will gauge Trump's hold on the Republican Party.
- ▪Massie has been critical of Trump and his policies, including tax cuts and military actions.
- ▪The Kentucky race has already seen over $14 million in spending, making it one of the most expensive primaries this year.
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- ▪ Trump's revenge tour comes for Massie — Axios
- ▪ Trump revenge tour rolls into Kentucky primary showdown — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie is Trump revenge tour's next target — CNBC — Top
- ▪ These Republicans Are Bucking Trump By Throwing Support Behind Thomas Massie — Dailycaller
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The DC BriefWeekdaysMaking sense of what matters most in Washington.SubscribeBy signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The biggest, most expensive test of President Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party is now here: whether Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky can weather the long-simmering contempt from the White House for a maverick lawmaker who, in his own words, has “no Fs to give now.” Tuesday’s primary in Kentucky will measure if someone who runs afoul of Trump can survive in this Trump-saturated environment. Massie seems unbowed and is touting his rift with the White House as a selling point for another term. A rebel without a coalition, Massie voted against the President’s tax cuts, saying they were too irresponsible with red ink.
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