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Hegseth stumps for Massie challenger in stark break from Pentagon norms

May 19, 2026Center

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail on Monday to help former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in his bid to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon. Hegseth appeared alongside Gallrein, whom President Trump is backing against Massie, at a rally in…

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Hegseth stumps for Massie challenger in stark break from Pentagon norms

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