Politics1 day ago· 1 min read
Six States Hold High-Stakes Primaries as Trump Targets Rep. Massie
Six states held primary elections on May 19, 2026, with President Trump intensely campaigning against Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie in what has become the most expensive House primary race in congressional history.
Major Primary Election Day Across Six States
States Voting Today:
- Kentucky
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
Trump's Fight Against Massie
Key Points:
- Trump publicly attacked Thomas Massie, calling him "the worst congressman in the history of our country"
- The Kentucky race is the most expensive House primary ever
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at a campaign event for Massie's challenger, Ed Gallagher
- Trump urged voters to back Gallagher
Why It Matters
Massie has drawn Trump's ire for supporting the release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files and voting with Democratic lawmakers on key issues. This represents a significant intra-party conflict within the 2026 election cycle.