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Pentagon Secretary Stumps for Challenger in GOP Primary

Updated 2026-05-18 19:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), breaking from Pentagon norms.

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The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail on Monday to help former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in his bid to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon. Hegseth appeared alongside Gallrein, who President Trump is backing against Massi
2026-05-18 18:54 UTC
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