Politics
GOP Primary Losses Highlight Trump's Influence
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) expressed no surprise at Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) loss in the Kentucky GOP primary, citing President Trump’s endorsement as a powerful factor. A new survey shows Trump’s approval rating has dipped to 35 percent amid his administration's conflicts with Iran.
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The Hill
Presented by Tokyo Electron {beacon} PRESENTED BY In today's issue: It’s Wednesday. The weather for Memorial Day weekend looks crummy for much of the U.S. this year. See if that stops me from celebrating properly! 🍦🎆 Trump dominates Tuesday primaries Massie goes down to GOP challeng
2026-05-20 16:38 UTC
The Hill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that he was “not surprised” by Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) loss in the Kentucky GOP primary, arguing that President Trump’s endorsement is the “most powerful in the history of politics.” Massie, a vocal Trump critic who has served in Congress since 2012,
2026-05-20 16:38 UTC