"Trump Targets Disloyal Republicans: Kentucky Primary Tests President's Influence" In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Republican Party, President Donald Trump is seeking to purge his perceived disloyal critics, with U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie facing a tough primary challenge in Kentucky's state primary. Massie, a vocal critic of Trump within the party, is one of several lawmakers who have drawn the president's ire, sparking a contentious showdown in the lead-up to the election. As voters in Kentucky cast their ballots, they will also be deciding the fate of nominees for the U.S. Senate, five other U.S. House seats, and the state General Assembly, with the president's influence expected to be a major factor in the outcome. The stakes are high, as Trump's efforts to shape the party's future could have far-reaching implications for the Republican Party's chances in the 2024 elections.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, one of President Donald Trump's most vocal critics within the Republican Party, faces a tough primary challenge Tuesday in Kentucky's state primary. It's the latest example this primary season of the president trying to purge the party of Republicans he perceives as disloyal. Kentucky voters will also pick nominees for U.S. Senate, five other U.S. House seats and the state General Assembly. Voters in Louisville will winnow down...
