Thomas Massie defeated in GOP primary, Israel lobby gave Trump-backed opponent millions
Rep. Thomas Massie lost his GOP primary in Kentucky to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein, marking a significant upset. The race became the most expensive U.S. House primary in history, with over $34 million spent, largely from pro-Israel groups. Massie attributed his defeat to the influence of outside money and foreign lobbying efforts against his libertarian-leaning positions on foreign policy.
- ▪Thomas Massie lost the primary election to Ed Gallrein by a margin of 55 to 45 percent.
- ▪The primary was the most expensive in U.S. history, with more than $34 million spent, including over $25.8 million from outside groups.
- ▪Massie criticized the funding sources for his opponent, claiming that 95 percent came from the Israeli lobby.
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News Thomas Massie defeated in GOP primary, Israel lobby gave Trump-backed opponent millions After many millions of dollars in outside spending from pro-Israel billionaires and groups, Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary to a Trump-backed challenger. Rep. Thomas Massie speaks with supporters after his concession speech on May 19, 2026 in Hebron, Kentucky. Jon Cherry/Getty Images PatrickDelaney 0 Patrick Delaney Comments 0 Wed May 20, 2026 - 12:52 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — In a stunning upset that underscored the power of the pro-Israel billionaire class, longtime Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary Tuesday night to Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein.
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