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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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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