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Massie’s Kentucky Primary Defeat Reinforces Trump’s GOP Control

Republicans ditch the vehemently anti-Israel congressman.

Mark A. Kellner
May 20, 2026
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Thomas Massie finds himself in the wilderness. Photo: Thomas Massie

Congressman Thomas Massie’s Kentucky Republican primary loss Tuesday signaled not only the 14-year incumbent’s looming departure fro…

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