Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky House GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, CBS News projects

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Coverage from the right-leaning outlets emphasizes Gallrein's backing by former President Trump and the significant financial contributions from various groups, framing the outcome as a significant political shift. The Washington Examiner…

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Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky House GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, CBS News projects

CBS News projects that Rep. Thomas Massie has lost Kentucky's House primary to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, the latest Republican incumbent to fall to a Trump-backed candidate. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.

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▪ Ed Gallrein beats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky primary, NBC News projects — NBC News — Politics
▪ Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousts Thomas Massie in Kentucky fight for US Congress seat, NBC News projects — Investing.com — News
▪ Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary — NPR Topics: News
▪ Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky — Washington Examiner
▪ Rep. Thomas Massie ousted in Kentucky by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein: ‘A true American Patriot’ — New York Post
▪ Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years — NYT > Top Stories

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