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Trump Backs Gallrein as Massie Leads Kentucky Primary

4/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed veteran Ed Gallrein in the Kentucky Republican primary against Rep. Thomas Massie.
A Quantus Insights poll gave Rep. Thomas Massie a nine-point lead and showed half of likely voters prefer an independent-minded representative.
Rep. Thomas Massie has raised twice as much as Ed Gallrein, who has avoided several debates, prompting Massie's criticism.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed veteran Ed Gallrein in the Kentucky Republican primary against Rep. Thomas Massie.
A Quantus Insights poll gave Rep. Thomas Massie a nine-point lead and showed half of likely voters prefer an independent-minded representative.
Rep. Thomas Massie has raised twice as much as Ed Gallrein, who has avoided several debates, prompting Massie's criticism.