Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP primary
Massie, who has served in Congress since 2012, fell into Trump's crosshairs in part by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and denouncing the war in Iran.
www.pbs.orgRep. Thomas Massie fell the Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, a Trump-endorsed challenger. Massie acknowledged defeat after the results. primary featured as one of the costliest in House history, and a benchmark of Donald Trump's influence within the party. Trump publicly backed Gallrein while Massie attacked Trump on specific votes. Gallrein wins the nomination to the final election in a deeply Republican district, facing Melissa Strange, a Democrat. Massie served since 2012 and fell into Trump's crosshairs in part by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and criticizing the war in Iran.