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GOP Primary Losses Highlight Trump's Influence

Updated 2026-05-20 17:05 UTC 1 source Negative

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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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
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