Source: Fox News
Summary
Ed Gallrein, a Republican congressional candidate backed by President Donald Trump, was joined on the campaign trail by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Hegseth criticized Rep. Thomas Massie, Gallrein’s opponent, for “grandstanding” and not supporting Trump’s agenda. Massie responded, saying Hegseth’s appearance shows he’s “up in the polls” and that Trump’s allies are trying to “shut him down.” The primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District has become the most expensive in House history, with over $32 million spent on ads.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Hegseth’s appearance on the campaign trail is a rare move for a civilian head of the military. He argued that Massie’s record is one of “too much grandstanding, too few great votes.” Massie countered that Hegseth’s appearance shows he’s “up in the polls” and that Trump’s allies are trying to “shut him down.” The primary has become a national race, with tens of millions spent on ads. Trump has repeatedly targeted Massie on social media, calling him the “worst congressman in the history of our country.”
Author: Evan Null
