Trump-Backed Challenger Ousts Thomas Massie in Kentucky Showdown

1 sourceUpdated May 19, 2026

President Donald Trump added another victory to his growing list of successful Republican primary battles Tuesday after a candidate he personally backed defeated one of his most outspoken critics in Congress. According…

In this story:Donald John TrumpThomas MassieRepublican-controlledUnited States CongressKentucky

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