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Massie Faces $5M Challenge After Trump's Call to Defeat

3/12/2026

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Outside groups have spent over $5 million to unseat U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in Kentucky.
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's call for his defeat.
Massie faces a pro-Trump challenge from Ed Gallrein.
Gallrein is backed by MAGA KY and the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Massie has opposed key GOP initiatives and criticized Trump's Epstein-related transparency bill.

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Outside groups have spent over $5 million to unseat U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in Kentucky.
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's call for his defeat.
Massie faces a pro-Trump challenge from Ed Gallrein.
Gallrein is backed by MAGA KY and the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Massie has opposed key GOP initiatives and criticized Trump's Epstein-related transparency bill.