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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Gets Primary Challenger

Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who has been endorsed by Trump, announced his bid on X.
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Gets Primary Challenger
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) speaks during a campaign event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Jan. 14, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Jackson Richman
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) got a primary challenge on Oct. 21 from former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, a candidate backed by President Donald Trump.

“While Trump is fighting to restore America, Thomas Massie is standing in the way,” Gallrein wrote in an X post. “I served over 30 yrs as a Navy SEAL & military advisor—I’m ready to answer the call again. I’m proud to have Trump’s endorsement, and I'll stand with him to deliver America First results for KY.”
Jackson Richman
Jackson Richman
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Jackson Richman is a Washington correspondent for The Epoch Times. In addition to Washington politics, he covers the intersection of politics and sports/sports and culture. He previously was a writer at Mediaite and Washington correspondent at Jewish News Syndicate. His writing has also appeared in The Washington Examiner. He is an alum of George Washington University.
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