Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary

Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie on Tuesday in the most expensive House primary in history, handing President Trump another high-profile victory and cementing his standing as the center of gravity in the Republican Party.

Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary

TL;DR

  • Ed Gallrein defeated Rep. Thomas Massie.
  • The primary was the most expensive in House history.
  • The result is considered a high-profile victory for President Trump.
  • The win solidifies Trump's position as the central figure in the Republican Party.