Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a primary challenge from Ed Gallrein, who is endorsed by President Trump. Despite Trump's attacks and support for Gallrein, Massie remains confident about his chances in the race. He argues that the significant spending from pro-Israel groups has made the contest more competitive than it would have been otherwise.
- ▪Massie has been labeled by Trump as 'the worst congressman in the history of our country.'
- ▪Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for Gallrein, indicating concern from Trump's camp about the primary outcome.
- ▪Massie claims that the race has become the most expensive House primary in history, influenced heavily by pro-Israel interest groups.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 40 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries — Fox News
- ▪ Massie ‘unbothered’ as Trump tries to oust him in Kentucky GOP primary — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ In Massie’s Kentucky Primary, Fidelity to Trump Is on the Ballot — NYT — US
- ▪ Massie taunts ‘panicked’ Trump and AIPAC for going all in on Kentucky primary — Washington Examiner
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Politics GOP Rep. Thomas Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win" By Ed O'Keefe, Ed O'Keefe Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe is CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent reporting for all CBS News platforms. He's part of the team covering President Trump and covered all four years of Joe Biden's presidency. From the White House to the campaign trail, O'Keefe's reports stretch from the politics of the moment to how policy enacted in Washington affects the nation and the world. Read Full Bio Ed O'Keefe, Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C.
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