Trump-backed candidate ousts Massie in Kentucky primary, cementing GOP power

Rep. Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of President Trump, lost his Kentucky Republican primary race to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, reinforcing Trump's influence over the GOP ahead of the midterms. Massie's defeat was in one of the most expensive House primaries in US history.

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