Ahead of Tuesday primary, Trump target Massie says billionaires are trying to 'buy' his seat
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Key Points:
- Republican Rep. Thomas Massie accused out-of-state billionaires, including major GOP donors Miriam Adelson and Paul Singer, of funneling millions into his Kentucky primary race to "buy a seat" in Congress, framing it as a referendum on Israel's influence in U.S. politics.
- Massie claimed that the Israeli lobby, including the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) and AIPAC, is attempting to pressure members of Congress, with him being a primary target due to his resistance.
- The RJC CEO condemned Massie's remarks as antisemitic and nativist, emphasizing the rise of Jew hatred and supporting Massie's Republican opponent, Ed Gallrein.
- President Donald Trump has publicly attacked Massie, urging Kentucky voters to oust him and endorsing Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL challenging Massie in the primary.
- Despite opposition from Trump and heavy spending by his opponents, Massie highlighted his grassroots support, endorsements from pro-life and gun organizations, and campaign contributions from tens of thousands of donors as factors that could help him win.