Retired Navy SEAL to Challenge Rep. Massie in Kentucky GOP Primary

MAGA World versus Thomas Massie

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is one of the last of his kind in Congress. Elected in 2012 amid the Tea Party movement, Massie has been a consistent critic of an overreaching federal government, of budget deficits and foreign interventionism. His principled stances have drawn the ire of both parties and increasingly President Donald Trump. In recent months, Massie has been an outspoken voice on the need for fiscal responsibility in Washington, D…

Former Navy SEAL Launches Bid To Unseat Notorious Anti-Trump RINO - The American Tribune.com

A longtime former Navy SEAL and fifth-generation farmer, backed by President Donald Trump, revealed his intentions to try and unseat Kentucky incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican, in next year’s GOP primary. The race is for the state’s 4th Congressional District. As background, while Rep. Massie is beloved by many libertarian-minded Republicans, he has made himself increasingly noxious to MAGA by being a gadfly who constantly does his best…

Thomas Massie Faces Trump-Backed Primary Challenge from Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky

Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is preparing for a fierce primary battle against Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and fifth-generation Kentucky farmer endorsed by President Donald Trump. Gallrein, aligned with Trump’s MAGA agenda, officially launched his campaign on October 21, 2025, setting the stage for a high-profile showdown that highlights the deep divisions within the GOP. “This district is Trump Country. The President doesn’t need …

Trump-endorsed candidate enters race to challenge Massie

SHELBYVILLE — President Donald Trump's choice to challenge maverick Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky announced his candidacy Tuesday, pledging to steadfastly support the president's agenda while describing the incumbent

Thomas Massie Officially Challenged In Primary By Trump-Endorsed Opponent

Former Navy SEAL and fifth-generation Kentucky farmer Ed Gallrein, who received a preemptive endorsement from President Trump, has officially launched an effort to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in the GOP primary. “I’ve dedicated my life to serving my country, and I’m ready to answer the call again,” Gallrein said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. “This district is Trump Country. The President doesn’t need obstacles in Congress – h…

Who is Ed Gallrein? Trump-endorsed candidate launches run against Thomas Massie

LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Donald Trump’s threats to run a GOP primary challenger against Rep. Thomas Massie have come to fruition. Ed Gallrein, a Trump-endorsed candidate from Shelby County, officially launched his campaign against Massie Tuesday morning. “I’ve dedicated my…