‘They’re Desperate!’ Massie Fires Back After Trump Tirade — Insists He’s Winning
Thomas Massie told George Stephanoupolos that he's confident he'll win his state's Republican primary, despite Donald Trump endorsing his opponent.
www.mediaite.comHere’s the latest on Massie loss from credible outlets:
- CBS News reports that Rep. Thomas Massie lost Kentucky’s 4th District GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, marking one of the high-profile Trump-backed incumbents to lose in 2026. This race was notable for its large fundraising and heavy outside spending, making it the most expensive House primary in history.[2]
- The Associated Press/CBS News coverage and initial projections indicate Massie’s loss followed President Trump’s endorsement of Gallrein, underscoring Trump’s continued influence in GOP primaries.[2]
- You may also have seen coverage noting Massie’s own comments about the race and his view that outside spending and endorsements affected his outcome, with ongoing discussion about what the loss means for intra-GOP dynamics.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of events in the Kentucky primary, or summarize the key factors that analysts say contributed to Massie’s defeat (endorsement effects, outside spending, voter sentiment). I can also provide a quick comparison table of Massie’s prior electoral margins versus Gallrein’s margin this cycle.