Rep. Thomas Massie Faces Trump-Backed Challenger Ed Gallrein
News Context
At a glance
- Representative Thomas Massie is fighting to retain his seat in a Republican primary where his relationship with President Trump has become a central point of contention.
- The New York Times reports that Massie is facing a challenge from Ed Gallrein, a candidate who is backed by Trump.
- The contest is framed as a test of loyalty to the former president, with the New York Times noting that fidelity to Trump is effectively on the ballot...
Representative Thomas Massie is fighting to retain his seat in a Republican primary where his relationship with President Trump has become a central point of contention.
The New York Times reports that Massie is facing a challenge from Ed Gallrein, a candidate who is backed by Trump.
The contest is framed as a test of loyalty to the former president, with the New York Times noting that fidelity to Trump is effectively on the ballot in the Kentucky primary.
Massie has a history of disagreements with Trump. According to the reporting, Massie views these rifts as "badges of honor."