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Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary
Representative Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of President Trump, lost his re-election bid on Tuesday. The race was a closely watched test of the president’s power to eliminate Republican rivals.
“I have called and conceded the race. I mean, we stirred up something. There is a yearning in this country for somebody who will vote for principles over party.” “I want to thank President Trump for his support.“
Representative Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of President Trump, lost his re-election bid on Tuesday. The race was a closely watched test of the president’s power to eliminate Republican rivals.
By Julie Yoon
May 20, 2026
