Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has lost his primary race against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. This comes after several states held elections to narrow the field of candidates before the midterms. CBS News’ Fin Gómez, Taurean Small and Anthony Salvanto report. Source link
Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky solidifies Trump’s influence over the Republican Party. Relatives mourn the victims of the deadly mosque shooting in San Diego. And an American doctor with Ebola is evacuated to Germany for treatment. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lost the Republican U.S. House primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to President Donald Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein on Tuesday, former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene declared that the future of the GOP had been “destroyed.” “I am proud and thankful to have … Read more
Rep. Thomas Massie knew from the start of the 119th Congress that his independent streak could cost him his seat. But the Kentucky Republican persisted. He voted against the tax cuts and spending increases in President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” He teamed up with a prominent Democrat to push for release of the Epstein … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary for Georgia governor, NBC News projects 05:04 Gallrein praises ‘courageous’ Trump in Kentucky primary victory speech 03:37 Now Playing Massie concedes Kentucky House primary to Gallrein: ‘We’ve been honorable’ 05:40 UP NEXT Andy Barr … Read more
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky on Tuesday night conceded his House primary race to Ed Gallrein, President Trump’s candidate of choice. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins from Massie’s watch party with more. Then, political strategists Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne join with analysis. Source link
Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican primary on Tuesday, CBS News has projected. Massie is the latest incumbent Republican to fall in a primary to a challenger endorsed by President Trump, who has successfully targeted a number of Republicans he has deemed his adversaries in recent primaries. Last … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Tuesday scored another victory in his revenge campaign against GOP critics, further flexing his grip on the Republican Party after a string of primary wins in recent weeks. Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Kentucky farmer, defeated the president’s longtime antagonist, … Read more
Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein has won the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District over Rep. Thomas Massie, NBC News projects, notching another win for President Donald Trump in his push to eliminate political rivals and roadblocks within his own party. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and … Read more
Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of primary day: “I’ve never even said an unkind word about President Trump” – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is looking to defeat Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in his GOP primary on Tuesday night. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe spoke … Read more