Thomas Massie loses Trump-backed Kentucky Republican primary
US Congressman Thomas Massie has lost his bid for re-election in Kentucky's Republican primary, after a challenge backed by President Donald Trump. Ed Gallrein, a former Navy Seal, will now go forward to the November midterm election after winning the contest on Tuesday. The result was seen as a direct test of Trump's influence over the Republican Party and over lawmakers who have broken with him on key votes.The primary was described as the most expensive House primary in the history of the US House of Representatives. Trump repeatedly urged voters to back Gallrein and attacked Massie in public remarks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:29 LONDON
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