How Massie's primary race will test the power of Trump's influence
Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump. The primary race is seen as a test of the power of Trump's endorsement, given Massie and Trump's contentious history.
Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a primary challenge from Ed Gallrein. Massie and Trump have a contentious history, with Trump calling for Massie to be voted out of office. The primary race in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District is a test of Trump's endorsement power. Massie has been a consequential lawmaker in Trump's second term, but their feud dates back to Trump's first term. Massie forced an in-person vote on a $2 trillion economic relief package in 2020, earning Trump's criticism. The primary race will determine if Trump's endorsement can sway voters in the district.
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