Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie fights for his political career without Trump's backing

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Coverage from NBC News emphasizes Massie's position as a target of Trump's ire, framing the primary as a confrontation between the congressman and the former president. CBS News provides a more neutral account, focusing on the primary race…

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Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie fights for his political career without Trump's backing

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Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie is facing a challenging primary election without the support of former President Trump. Massie has had conflicts with Trump, which may affect his standing among GOP voters in his district. The primary will determine if he can maintain his political career amidst this opposition.

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▪Rep. Thomas Massie is running in a Kentucky primary election.
▪Former President Trump is endorsing Massie's opponent, Ed Gallrein.
▪Massie's past clashes with Trump may impact his support among GOP voters.

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5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 40 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre.

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▪ Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein beats Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary — The Globe and Mail
▪ Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein unseats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary — NBC News — Top
▪ Full interview: GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Israel, Trump and more ahead of Kentucky primary — CBS News — Top
▪ Rep. Thomas Massie confronts the full force of Trump’s wrath in a GOP primary — NBC News — Politics

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Politics Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie fights for his political career without Trump's backing May 19, 20264:19 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Sylvia Goodman Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie fights for his political career without Trump's backing Audio will be available later today. A Kentucky primary will test whether Rep. Thomas Massie, who has clashed with President Trump, has enough support among GOP voters in his district. Trump is backing GOP primary candidate Ed Gallrein. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email

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