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Massie Primary Tests Trump's Grip on GOP

Updated 2026-05-16 16:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump’s bid to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in the Republican primary is intensifying, with the race becoming the most expensive House primary battle in U.S. history. The outcome could signal a shift within the party.

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President Trump’s quest to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will come to a head Tuesday, as primary voters weigh whether there is room in the Republican Party for a lawmaker willing to openly defy the president.  The race has become the most expensive House primary battle in U.S. history, according
2026-05-16 16:00 UTC
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