Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primary
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
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Notable Quotes
"The winner of the race tonight is not so much Ed Gallrein. It's the Republicans of Kentucky district four and their families who I will be a champion for in Washington."
— Ed Gallrein , Politician
"There is a yearning in this country for somebody who will vote for principles over party."
— Thomas Massie , Politician
"It's only the 10% of the time they're mad about - when I won't vote for a war, when I won't vote for warrantless spying and when I won't vote to bankrupt the country."
— Thomas Massie , Politician
"an obstructionist and a fool."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Andy Barr is a Republican Representative from Kentucky.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ed Gallrein is a Republican challenger to Thomas Massie, endorsed by Donald Trump.
Mitch McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and the Senate Minority Leader.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky.
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The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
In a significant political development, President Donald Trump secured another victory over a Republican critic, as Rep. Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky primary to Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein.
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