Trump Attacks Republican Who Opposes Him in Kentucky
President Trump has criticized Republican congressman Thomas Massie. Trump posted attacks on social media and held phone rallies.
The goal was to reduce support for Massie before Kentucky's primary vote. Massie is one of Trump's biggest critics inside the Republican Party.
He has clashed with Trump on several issues. These include a spending bill, the Epstein files and Covid relief laws.
Massie is running against Trump's preferred candidate Ed Gallrein. Gallrein is a former Navy officer.
Kentucky primary elections are now underway. Reports say this is the most expensive House primary in United States history for ad spending. Six other states are also holding primaries today.
Klear Note — Primary elections let voters pick which candidate runs in the general election. Trump backs candidates who support him. Massie opposes Trump on major issues.
Key Terms 3
- primary A vote where a party picks who will run in the main election
- Epstein files Documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
- ad spending Money spent on campaign advertisements to win votes