Massie vs. Gallrein: Trump's Loyalty Test

0:00On April 28, Thomas Massey, the Republican Congressman from Kentucky's 4th District, faces a tough primary challenge next month from Ed Gowering, a former Navy SEAL. President Trump personally recruited Gowering to run against Massey, whose long-class with the GOP leadership. The winner here should easily take the general in this deep-red area, bordering Ohio. Poles right now give Massey a slight edge, even after $10 million poured against him by Trump allies and pro-Israel groups. A super-packed tie that Trump's team dropped $3 million alone. Massey shrugs it off, saying it proves they couldn't take him down before. Massey's been in Congress since 2012, and often votes against party bills, like one's funding Trump's big agenda. Gowering's campaign hammers that record, calling it a betrayal of Trump. Voters in Northern Kentucky feel mixed, with some frustrated by Massey's independence. Gowering skipped several debates and forms, drawing fire from locals who say they've heard plenty from Massey, but nothing from his rival.

1:01Massey's team calls out the no-shows, while Gowering's camp insists he's out campaigning district-wide every day. As the primary heats up, Trump's endorsement gives Gowering a boost, but Massey's resilience keeps him ahead for now. This showdown tests loyalty in Trump's GOP world. From across the country, powered by AI, this is US News Today.