Massie loses primary challenge in victory for Trump

Coverage of Massie's defeat varies by outlet. Axios and The Intercept emphasize the implications for Trump and the pro-Israel lobby, respectively, framing the loss as a broader referendum on party loyalty and external influences. In…

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Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary Tuesday against Ed Gallrein, a huge win for President Trump's unprecedented campaign to oust the Kentucky Republican. Why it matters: Massie's loss sends another warning to Republicans about the dangers of crossing Trump, and shows that the president's broader political problems haven't diminished his power with the base. The race was Trump's last, and most important, stop on his revenge tour to oust Republican defectors. Trump's political operation launched a

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▪ 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
▪ Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary — CNBC — Top
▪ 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

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