Massie ‘unbothered’ as Trump tries to oust him in Kentucky GOP primary
Rep. Thomas Massie remains unfazed as President Trump targets him in the Kentucky GOP primary. This follows the recent defeat of incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana, which has shifted Trump's focus to other Republican races. The political landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, particularly in Georgia's gubernatorial and Senate primaries.
- ▪President Trump is attempting to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie in the Kentucky GOP primary.
- ▪This move comes after the defeat of incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana.
- ▪The political environment is intensifying with competitive primaries in Georgia.
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.
- ▪ Massie defiant as Trump supports challenger in effort to oust him in Kentucky primary — CBS News — Top
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 20:52:44 GMT |
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NBC News correspondents Sahil Kapur, Kelly O’Donnell and Julie Tsirkin analyze the fallout from incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R) defeat in the Louisiana primary as President Trump shifts his focus to ousting Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) NBC News correspondent Aaron Gilchrist previews the competitive gubernatorial and Senate primaries in Georgia.May 18, 2026
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