TPI
TrumpEconomyImmigrationCrimeCongressHealthcareCourts
Subscribe
TPI
The Political Insider
thepoliticalinsider.com|Privacy Policy|Contact|© 2026 The Publisher Desk

Thomas Massie Loses GOP Primary After Trump's Rebuke

May 20, 2026·about 18 hours ago·via The Washington Post
Thomas Massie Loses GOP Primary After Trump's Rebuke
Rep. Thomas Massie has lost his GOP primary, another sign that crossing Trump can come with a steep political price. Massie has long styled himself as an independent-minded conservative, but Republican voters are still deciding whether that kind of freelancing serves the party or just hands leverage to the other side. In the Trump era, the base clearly still rewards loyalty. Read more about this...

Related Coverage

WebsiteRep. Thomas Massie's GOP primary in Kentucky is the latest test of Trump's power over the party — Washington Times
WebsiteBye Bye, Massie: Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein Projected to Win KY's 4th Congressional District GOP Primary — RedState
SubstackOf Slush Funds and Suckups — The Bulwark
WebsiteMassie's Kentucky primary race called — and Trump is already taking a victory lap — The Blaze
WebsiteMassie Loses Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger Gallrein — The Daily Signal
WebsiteTrump-backed Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary — Washington Times
WebsiteBREAKING: Thomas Massie Loses His Primary Race — PJ Media