Politics
Political Shifts in US Republican Party
President Trump's influence on the Republican Party was tested in a Kentucky House primary. Thomas Massie, a long-time opponent of Trump policies, lost to Ed Gallrein, backed by the President.
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NPR
In a major victory for President Trump, his hand-picked challenger, Ed Gallrein, beat out U.S. House Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky House GOP primary, ending Massie's reelection bid.
2026-05-19 23:57 UTC
BBC News
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
2026-05-20 00:13 UTC