Trump-Backed Thomas Massie Opponent Ed Gallrein Raises Massive Sum To Close 2025

Republican House candidate Ed Gallrein is raking in cash to defeat Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie in November’s midterm elections.

Gallrein, a fifth generation Kentucky farmer and former Navy Seal, reported a $1.2 million haul in the fourth quarter, which runs from October to December. He secured President Donald Trump’s endorsement in October upon entering the May 2026 primary.

“This fundraising number reflects the overwhelming support Ed’s campaign has received right out of the gate,” Gallrein campaign spokesman Lance Trover said in a statement. “President Trump endorsed Ed because he knows Ed is fighting to put America First and will partner with him to unleash our economy, lower taxes, and stop the woke agenda.”

Trump has vowed to defeat Massie, who has emerged as one of the president’s most prominent Republican critics in his second term.

The president’s political operation created MAGA KY, a super PAC devoted to taking down Massie, in June.

GOP megadonor Paul Singer and a super PAC linked to Dallas Mavericks owner and pro-Trump casino tycoon Miriam Adelson have doled out