President Trump offered his endorsement to an individual he hopes will run against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in the midterm elections. “Third Rate Congressman Thomas Massie, a Weak and Pathetic RINO from the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, a place I love, and won big SIX TIMES, must be thrown out of office, ASAP! The incredible people of Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District gave us a mandate to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and the person that will help us do that is Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Fifth Generation Kentucky Farmer, Captain Ed Gallrein, a true America First Patriot,” Trump said on Truth Social. “A Brave Combat Veteran, Ed knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. Additionally, as a very successful Businessman, Ed knows how to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Support our Amazing Farmers and American Agriculture, Unleash American Energy Dominance, and Champion our Nation’s Golden Age. In Congress, he will fight tirelessly to Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment,” Trump continued. “I hope Ed gets into the Race against Massie, who is now polling at about 9% because the Great People of Kentucky are wise to him — He only votes against the Republican Party, making life very easy for the Radical Left. Unlike ‘lightweight’ Massie, a totally ineffective LOSER who has failed us so badly, CAPTAIN ED GALLREIN IS A WINNER WHO WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. Should he decide to challenge Massie, Captain Ed Gallrein has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, ED, RUN — MAGA!” he added. NBC News has more: Gallrein previously campaigned for state Senate in Kentucky in 2024, describing himself on his campaign website at the time as a farmer, a small-business owner with experience in the armed forces as a retired Navy SEAL commissioned officer and a decorated combat veteran. He was defeated by 118 votes in the primary last year by Republican Aaron Reed, who unseated state Sen. Adrienne Southworth. Massie said in a statement Friday that “Trump’s consultants clearly pushed the panic button with their choice of failed candidate and establishment hack Ed Gallrein.” Gallrein said in a statement Friday that he was “honored by President Trump’s support.” “He is doing an amazing job securing the border, lowering taxes, and making America great again,” Gallrein said. “I will make an announcement on what’s next soon!” Massie ran uncontested in the 2024 general election after easily defeating primary challenges from Eric Deters and Michael McGinnis. The Kentucky Republican gathered about $768,000 in contributions from July to September of this year, which is reportedly a three-month record during his political career. “Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has made good on his promise to ensure President Trump’s threats to unseat him will backfire as his campaign fundraising numbers reach personal record heights.”https://t.co/4bujHC26Hk — Thomas Massie for Congress (@MassieforKY) October 15, 2025 The Hill noted: The Kentucky Republican has bucked the Trump administration on numerous occasions, warranting recognition as a firebrand for White House critics. Massie voted against the administration’s summer spending bill that wiped out Medicaid funds for states and has pushed for the Justice Department to release files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Amid an uptick in politically motivated shootings, Massie urged Trump to cool down his rhetoric surrounding party divisions in the wake of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. More recently he also diverted from the Republican Party in voting against the House-passed stopgap bill intended to keep the government open. “Thomas Massie, the worst Republican Congressman, and an almost guaranteed NO VOTE each and every time, is an Embarrassment to Kentucky,” Trump wrote in one post on Truth Social in July. “He’s lazy, slow moving, and totally disingenuous — A real loser!” He added, “Never has anything positive to add. Looking for someone good to run against this guy, someone I can Endorse and vigorously campaign for!”

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