Pentagon says Hegseth campaigning against Massie in ‘personal capacity’
Thomas Massie (Ky.) in Tuesday’s Republican primary. “Secretary Hegseth is attending this event in his personal capacity,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement to The Hill. “No taxpayer dollars will be used to facilitate his visit.
- ▪Thomas Massie (Ky.) in Tuesday’s Republican primary.
- ▪“Secretary Hegseth is attending this event in his personal capacity,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement to The Hill.
- ▪“No taxpayer dollars will be used to facilitate his visit.
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- ▪ Republican Rep. Thomas Massie faces stiff primary against Trump-backed challenger — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Pete Hegseth boosts Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky primary — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday — Fox News
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Defense Pentagon says Hegseth campaigning against Massie in ‘personal capacity’ Comments: by Ellen Mitchell - 05/18/26 11:08 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Ellen Mitchell - 05/18/26 11:08 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The Pentagon is pushing back on allegations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is politicizing the military with his planned Monday appearance in Kentucky to campaign for the man who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) in Tuesday’s Republican primary. “Secretary Hegseth is attending this event in his personal capacity,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement to The Hill. “No taxpayer dollars will be used to facilitate his visit.
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