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Massie Denies 2024 Challenge Amid Trump’s Kentucky Endorsement

2/12/2026

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Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) denied he is running against U.S. President Donald Trump in response to Laura Ingraham on X.
Laura Ingraham questioned who better represents Kentucky and cited Trump’s 2024 support at over 64%.
Massie won his primary and is seeking reelection.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein in the primary against Massie, calling him a moron at the National Prayer Breakfast.

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Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) denied he is running against U.S. President Donald Trump in response to Laura Ingraham on X.
Laura Ingraham questioned who better represents Kentucky and cited Trump’s 2024 support at over 64%.
Massie won his primary and is seeking reelection.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein in the primary against Massie, calling him a moron at the National Prayer Breakfast.