Thomas Massie lost his primary election to Ed Gallrein, while also drawing criticism from Donald Trump over specific policy votes.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
Thomas Massie lost his primary election to Ed Gallrein, while also drawing criticism from Donald Trump over specific policy votes.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ed Gallrein was identified as the Trump-supported MAGA pick during the primary election.Sub-event
- Thomas Massie filed FEC paperwork for 2028 and teamed up on a bill regarding Epstein amidst primary challenges.Sub-event
- A candidate filed candidacy paperwork with the FEC to contest the Republican primary for a U.S. House seat.Sub-event
- Following his primary defeat, Thomas Massie and others are vacationing in Costa Rica, while Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to have prior conflicts with Donald Trump.Sub-event
Massie's primary loss to Gallrein and subsequent political conflict with Trump.1 source
Massie formed a political alliance with MTG following his primary loss to Gallrein.1 source
Gallrein benefited from Trump's machine, defeated Massie in the House primary, and voted to convict Trump.1 source
AIPAC donations impacted Massie's campaign loss, while Trump backed Gallrein's victory.1 source
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Ed Gallrein lost his primary election in Northern Kentucky.1 source
Massie filed for future office after losing primary to Gallrein, while defying Trump on Iran policy.1 source
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The entities involved
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Thomas Massie
American politician
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Ed Gallrein
American retired Navy SEAL officer and farmer (born 1958)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)