Posted on 10/20/2025 10:55:37 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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Ed Gallrein and Donald Trump
President Donald Trump thinks he has found his man to oust Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in next year’s primary contest. On Friday, the president called Massie a “RINO” and announced he was backing a combat veteran named Ed Gallrein.
Gallrein has not yet filed to run for the 4th Congressional District’s federal representative seat, but three other Republicans and two Democrats have. The district leans heavily Republican, and the winner of the primary race will likely win the general race. The other three Republicans who’ve filed haven’t raised any money. Judging by Trump’s recent announcement, they have a low chance of winning against Massie, who has reported $1.8 million in his coffers.
Ed Gallrein
Ed Gallrein has an extensive and impressive military background. As Trump pointed out, he is a former Navy SEAL and Army Ranger. He also has ties to the national security complex, with top-secret clearance thanks to war-related advisory roles he has filled in the past.
Gallrein is a dairy farmer who ran for Kentucky’s Senate last year, but lost in the GOP primary to another former Navy SEAL, Aaron Reed.
Trump announced on Friday on social media that he was endorsing Gallrein. He called him a brave combat veteran who knows what it takes to defend our country and “ensure peace through strength,” perhaps a dig at the man he wants fired. Massie criticized Trump’s unilateral decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites as “unconstitutional” — one of multiple positions of the current congressman that have irked the president.
Trump’s Take on Massie
In his recent announcement, Trump called Massie a pathetic...
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Looks wonderful. Massie is beyond pathetic.
Wasn’t Massie recently endorsed by the founder of Comrade Bluesky?
I wish Massie would make up his mind. He’s MAGA on some things and anti-maga on others. We all need to be consistent. Do I agree with President Trump on every single issue? No, but I’m not a Republican member of Congress. Democrats vote as a block; if they want to get things done, Republicans should do the same. That goes for Rand Paul, too.
Rand said yesterday he was elected to have a voice not just go along
Yep. The leftist punk who created BlueSky just endorsed Massie. Perfect.
I don’t live in Kentucky, but in the GOP primary I would vote for the MAGA candidate.
I would vote for a dog if he could replace Massie.
He is consistently inconsistent.
So he is consistent.
That’s nice, so was Dan Crenshaw, Kinzinger, McCain, and Duckworth, so was John Kerry, so was John Glenn. Just another neocon tool who will take the AIPAC hasbara shekels.
These days military officer service only means they were in the service. It doesn’t tell us anything about whether or not they would be a good congressman. These days it generally tells you that they want the childlike life of a military base for everybody.
Way too many SEALs and CIA in congress.
Man, there must really be some bad stuff in those Epstein files! Trump really is pulling out the stops to get rid of anyone trying to get them released
If I recall correctly, MAGA means “Make America Great Again”. My understanding was that meant to put the interests of America and Americans above all else.
Can you tell me which specific issues Massie isn’t “MAGA” on?
I agree with him. Reps are there to see that the interests of their districts don’t get lost in the D.C. shuffle. They are not necessarily elected to be “yes” men to the current executive branch. Sometimes those interests or even their conscience may not be in line with what the executive is seeking and their vote will not be in agreement with the executive.
That may not be what we would like but this is part of the checks and balances and why there are three branches and not just one. Which all of the branches forget too often.
If yes - that means Thomas Massie has the nomination locked down.
Which weekend No Kings rally did you attend?
Replacing RINOs is one of the most important things that Trump can do. Delighted to see this!
Like Lindsay Graham?
And all the people peeing on Massie's leg can really feel good about themselves by donating to the fundraiser Trump is having for Lindsey Graham tonight. He needs your help!
“Replacing RINOs is one of the most important things that Trump can do. Delighted to see this!”
Trump is hosting a fundraiser for Lindsey Graham tonight.
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