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Trump Backs Gallrein, Challenges Massie in Kentucky Primary

4/24/2026

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Massie Calls Waste

Rep. Thomas Massie claimed Republicans wasted $10 million on his Kentucky primary and said the funds could aid Virginia’s redistricting fight.
U.S. President Donald Trump backs Ed Gallrein for the May 19 Kentucky Republican primary against incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie.
Gallrein has raised over $2 million, including nearly $100,000 from the Republican Jewish Coalition PAC.
James Blair said Republicans will have a significant midterm spending advantage, without detailing administration plans.

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Judge Blocks Funding

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s directive to end federal funding for NPR and PBS.
Two Republican Senate hopefuls declined Kentucky public-television debate invitations, leaving former Attorney General Daniel Cameron as the sole GOP participant.
The MAGA Kentucky super PAC contributed over $1 million for ads targeting Rep. Thomas Massie.
KET said voters lose voice after Rep. Andy Barr’s campaign labeled PBS left-wing outlet.

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Massie Calls Waste

Rep. Thomas Massie claimed Republicans wasted $10 million on his Kentucky primary and said the funds could aid Virginia’s redistricting fight.
U.S. President Donald Trump backs Ed Gallrein for the May 19 Kentucky Republican primary against incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie.
Gallrein has raised over $2 million, including nearly $100,000 from the Republican Jewish Coalition PAC.
James Blair said Republicans will have a significant midterm spending advantage, without detailing administration plans.

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