BBC News | Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primary
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Congressman ThomasâŻMassie, a longtime Republican who broke with Donald Trump on several votesâincluding opposition to the presidentâs tax bill, curbing Trumpâordered attacks on suspected drug boats, and demanding the Justice Department release Epstein filesâlost the Kentucky Fourth District primary to former Navy SEAL EdâŻGallrein, a candidate endorsed and aggressively promoted by Trump. The contest, the most expensive House primary ever, was framed as a test of Trumpâs influence over the GOP; the president labeled Massie a âmajor sleazebagâ and urged voters to reject him. After his defeat, Massie praised his campaignâs honorability and noted that he had voted with Trump about 90âŻ% of the time but refused to comply on issues such as war authorizations, warrantless spying, and spending that he believed would bankrupt the country. The primary also saw fellow Republican AndyâŻBarr secure the nomination to replace retiring Sen. MitchâŻMcConnell, further illustrating Trumpâs sway in Kentuckyâs 2024 races.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2vw8j0ddo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
#DonaldTrump #ThomasMassie #EdGallrein #JeffreyEpstein #republicanparty #AndyBarr #MitchMcConnell #KenPaxton #JohnCornyn
#Midterms #primaries updates #GiftArticle link [you *should* be able to access the link till polls close; I probably wonât stay online updating the results]:
So farâŠ
Rep #AndyBarr, a Republican backed by #Trump, easily won a contested #primary for #Senate in #Kentucky, where he will be strongly favored in November to replace the long-serving Senator #MitchMcConnell, who is retiring.
#law #Congress #elections #USpol
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/19/us/midterms-georgia-kentucky?unlocked_article_code=1.jlA.aA6f.H9CvndCCciBp&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Mr. Massie, a Republican who frequently clashed with President Trump, lost to a Trump-backed challenger. The race was a closely watched test of the presidentâs power to punish his critics.
Andy Barr wins Republican Senate primary in Kentucky with Trump endorsement
đ° Original title: Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell
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Rep. Andy Barr, a seven-term Republican congressman from Kentucky, has emerged victorious in a crowded Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Barrâs win was significantly aided by a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump, which boosted his poll numbers and helped him surpass former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Barr emphasized that although he had a lead before the endorsement, Trump's support accelerated his momentum. The race, one of the most competitive in the state, sets up a general election showdown in November that will determine who replaces McConnell, a long-serving and influential Senate leader. Trump praised Barr for his loyalty and highlighted his support for eliminating the filibuster, which is key to advancing the Republican-backed Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Barrâs campaign positions him as a Trump-aligned candidate focused on Republican priorities and appealing to voters seeking change in Kentuckyâs political landscape. The result underscores the continuing influence of Trumpâs endorsements in Republican primaries and the shifting dynamics within the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Andy Barr wins Republican Senate primary in Kentucky with Trump endorsement
đ° Original title: Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell
đ€ IA: It's clickbait â ïž
đ„ Users: It's clickbait â ïž
View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/andy-barr-wins-republican-senate-primary-in-kentucky-with-trump-endorsement.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social
Rep. Andy Barr, a seven-term Republican congressman from Kentucky, has emerged victorious in a crowded Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Barrâs win was significantly aided by a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump, which boosted his poll numbers and helped him surpass former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Barr emphasized that although he had a lead before the endorsement, Trump's support accelerated his momentum. The race, one of the most competitive in the state, sets up a general election showdown in November that will determine who replaces McConnell, a long-serving and influential Senate leader. Trump praised Barr for his loyalty and highlighted his support for eliminating the filibuster, which is key to advancing the Republican-backed Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Barrâs campaign positions him as a Trump-aligned candidate focused on Republican priorities and appealing to voters seeking change in Kentuckyâs political landscape. The result underscores the continuing influence of Trumpâs endorsements in Republican primaries and the shifting dynamics within the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Barr Lands Trump's Nod in Kentucky Senate Contest
Donald Trump endorses Andy Barr in the Kentucky Republican Senate primary on May 19. See how this affects Barr, Daniel Cameron, and Nate Morris.
#KentuckySenate, #AndyBarr, #DonaldTrump, #GOPPrimary, #SenateRace
https://newsletter.tf/trump-endorses-andy-barr-kentucky-senate-race/
Donald Trump has endorsed Andy Barr for the Kentucky Senate race, a key development in the GOP primary happening on May 19.
#KentuckySenate, #AndyBarr, #DonaldTrump, #GOPPrimary, #SenateRace
https://newsletter.tf/trump-endorses-andy-barr-kentucky-senate-race/
Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate race
đ° Original title: Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr
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Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate race
đ° Original title: Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr
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Andy Barr maintains fundraising edge in competitive Kentucky Senate Republican primary
đ° Original title: Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary
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View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/andy-barr-maintains-fundraising-edge-in-competitive-kentucky-senate-republican-primary/?redirpost=cd3ba6f8-6cd2-4e9d-8546-19cc877d163a
#politics #andybarr #kentuckysenaterace #campaignfundraising
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