Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP Primary, Marking Major Victory for Trump
- On Tuesday, Representative Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL who secured about 55 percent of the vote in the 4th Congressional District.
- President Donald Trump repeatedly targeted Massie over recent months for challenging his authority on two key issues: forcing the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and pushing to curtail Trump's war in Iran.
- The American Israel Public Affairs Committee funneled millions into the race, making it the most expensive House primary in history; critics alleged Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth violated the Hatch Act by campaigning for Gallrein.
- Conceding on Tuesday, Massie joked he struggled to locate his opponent in Tel Aviv; Representative Ro Khanna defended him, saying Massie "risked his career to pass the most popular and consequential bipartisan legislation in modern history."
- Massie's defeat highlights the GOP's ongoing transformation away from libertarian roots toward the "America First" wing, serving as a clear vindication of Trump's influence within the party.
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Massie Ousted From Congress, Makes Antisemitic Jab in Concession Speech
US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the US Capitol on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect US Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated in Tuesday’s Republican primary by Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in a closely watched race in Kentucky widely viewed as a referendum on party loyalty and US support for Israel. In his concession remarks, Massie drew imm…
'Worst Congressman' Gone: Massie Falls To Gallrein In $33 Million Kentucky Primary
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost Kentucky’s Republican primary Tuesday to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in what became one of the most expensive U.S. House primary races in history, with nearly $33 million spent on ads and other media content. Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, centered his campaign on support for President Donald Trump and accused Massie of abandoning both the President and the Republican Party. He is now favored in the general el…
Trump-backed candidate knocks off Kentucky Rep. Massie by 10 points
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News May 20, 2026 Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by President Donald Trump, knocked off incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary on Tuesday. By the time the race in the 4th Congressional District was called, Massie was trailing by 10 points. “The worst Congressman in […]
President Trump Holds an Impromptu Tarmac Presser - Discussing Election Results, Elimination of Massie, Iran, Cuba and More
President Trump paused to answer media questions before boarding Airforce One as he departs Joint Base Andrews. President Trump was asked about last night’s election results where all of the Trump supported nominees won victories and many other current events. President Trump was also asked about his endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas senate […] The post President Trump Holds an Impromptu Tarmac Presser – Discussing Election Results, Elimin…
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