Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
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The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
President Trump intensified his attacks on Representative Thomas Massie, posting at least 11 times in two days ahead of Kentucky's Republican primary.
President Trump faces a crucial battle in Kentucky's Republican primary to consolidate his control over Congress and eliminate dissenters within the party.
President Trump criticized Representative Lauren Boebert for supporting Thomas Massie and suggested a primary challenger for her seat.
Representative Thomas Massie described President Trump's repeated attacks as 'desperate' attempts to assist his opponent, Ed Gallrein, in the upcoming Kentucky primary.
Despite President Trump's attacks, Representative Thomas Massie expressed confidence in his re-election prospects, stating, 'I'm going to win,' ahead of the Kentucky primary against Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein.
President Trump's feud with Representative Thomas Massie intensified as the Kentucky GOP primary approaches, with Massie facing a challenge from Trump-endorsed candidate Ed Gallrein.
Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican critic of President Trump, faces a challenging primary in Kentucky that could cost him his congressional seat.
A safe Republican seat in Kentucky turned into the most expensive House primary ever as outside groups and Trump allies piled in to unseat Thomas Massie.
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
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