Trump vs. Massie: GOP Infighting Over Kentucky Seat

0:00On April 1st, President Trump is pushing hard to oust representative Thomas Massey from his seat in Kentucky's 4th District, throwing his support. Behind primary challenger Ed Gowering, Massey, now in his 7th term, has drawn Trump's fire for bucking party lines on key votes. But Senator Rand Paul from the same state is standing firm with Massey, saying he backs both the President and the Congressman without picking sides. Paul explained that plenty of voters feel the same way, even if they disagree with Trump now and then. He praised Massey as the most constitution focused and fiscally tight member of the house. Trump meanwhile, rallied in Massey's District, slamming him as the worst, and nicknaming him, a knockoff of Paul. Other Kentucky Republicans are split. Representative Andy Barr, eyeing a Senate run, called Gowering a reliable team player who aligns with Trump's goals. Paul and Massey have teamed up before on bills to check executive power on military moves. This week, Massey's campaign exploded with a fundraising blitz, pulling in over $350,000

1:04in just 24 hours. Paul matched up to $5,000 in donations, and the online event drew support from former representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The infighting highlights cracks in Republican unity ahead of primaries. But Massey's cash shirt shows his base is fired up and ready to fight back. That's your update from US News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.