By — Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/gop-congressman-dubbed-grandstander-by-trump-wins-kentucky-primary Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter GOP congressman dubbed ‘Grandstander’ by Trump wins Kentucky primary Politics May 17, 2022 8:18 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman whom Donald Trump once called a “third rate Grandstander” and a “disaster” for Kentucky coasted to victory Tuesday in his primary election. LIVE: 2022 Kentucky Primary Election Results Rep. Thomas Massie had angered Trump by opposing a massive COVID-19 relief package in 2020 when he was in the White House. Trump took to Twitter to urge GOP leaders to “throw Massie out of Republican Party!″ The two apparently patched things up. The bill passed, and Trump endorsed Massie earlier this month. Massie’s primary was among the first congressional races to be called during Tuesday’s primary elections in Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Brian Slodysko, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman whom Donald Trump once called a “third rate Grandstander” and a “disaster” for Kentucky coasted to victory Tuesday in his primary election. LIVE: 2022 Kentucky Primary Election Results Rep. Thomas Massie had angered Trump by opposing a massive COVID-19 relief package in 2020 when he was in the White House. Trump took to Twitter to urge GOP leaders to “throw Massie out of Republican Party!″ The two apparently patched things up. The bill passed, and Trump endorsed Massie earlier this month. Massie’s primary was among the first congressional races to be called during Tuesday’s primary elections in Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now