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Trump and allies take victory lap after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky GOP primary

May 20, 2026Center Right

President Donald Trump and his top messengers took a victory lap on Tuesday night after Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) primary loss to Republican Ed Gallrein, who had the president’s backing. “He was a bad guy,” Trump told reporters when asked about Massie’s primary loss. “He deserves to lose.” With 74% of votes counted, Gallrein was…

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