Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump and his allies are targeting Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky in upcoming Republican primaries. Trump-backed challengers won five out of eight races in Indiana’s state senate, despite the president’s endorsement of their opponents. The victories demonstrate Trump’s influence within the Republican Party. Cassidy is facing primary challenges from two Republicans, including Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, while Massie is facing a challenge from Trump-backed Ed Gallrein.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump’s allies are moving on to new targets, Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie. The president’s endorsement power was tested in Indiana’s primary and he cleared the first hurdle with ease. Trump-allied groups spent over $10 million in Indiana, pouring resources into the races. The battle was seen as a fight between MAGA forces and traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP. The results are a signal to the entire party that the base wants them to fight for what they believe in.
The sequence of events has become a familiar ritual, with Trump’s allies targeting those who oppose him and the president’s endorsement power being tested in primaries.
Author: Evan Null
