In a major upset that marks a significant victory for former President Donald Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is on track to lose his Kentucky House primary race to challenger Ed Gallrein. The surprise loss, projected by Decision Desk HQ, comes after Trump endorsed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and farmer, in his bid to oust Republican lawmakers who have openly defied the former president. Massie, a vocal critic of Trump, has been a thorn in the former president's side, voting against key legislation that Trump supported. The outcome of this primary election is seen as a test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party, and a potential warning to other lawmakers who may be considering opposing him.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is projected to lose his Kentucky House primary race to President Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein, according to Decision Desk HQ, a major victory for the president in his bid to oust Republican lawmakers who openly defy him. Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and farmer, was projected to win the GOP primary...
