Massie defiant as Trump supports challenger in effort to oust him in Kentucky primary

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Coverage diverges in the framing of Massie's response to Trump's intervention. The Washington Examiner emphasizes Massie's taunting of Trump, portraying him as confident and dismissive of the president's influence. In contrast, outlets…

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Massie defiant as Trump supports challenger in effort to oust him in Kentucky primary

There are primary races in multiple states on Tuesday. In Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie will try to retain his congressional seat amid a challenge from a Trump-backed candidate. Ed O'Keefe reports.

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6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 43 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 right.

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▪ 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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