UMVA has learned that President Donald Trump has unleashed a blistering assault on Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, calling him a “Third Rate Congressman” and demanding his immediate removal from office.
In a scathing Truth Social post, the president blasted Massie for voting against the tax cuts, border wall, and military funding that he claims are vital to America’s future, labeling the congressman a “Weak and Pathetic RINO.”
Trump’s tirade extended to a rallying cry for Navy SEAL Captain Ed Gallrein, a farmer and veteran, to challenge Massie in the upcoming Republican primary, promising that Gallrein would “never let you down” and would restore true “America First” values to Kentucky’s 4th District.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the former senator’s crushing defeat in Louisiana’s primary—an unprecedented event—has emboldened Trump to target other dissenters within his own party.
Massie, meanwhile, has maintained a defiant stance, claiming he is the only one the president cannot bully, while citing strong support from anti‑abortion and gun‑rights groups as well as grassroots donations.
Despite Massie’s bravado, an independent poll shows Gallrein leading with 48 percent to Massie’s 43 percent, leaving the race tightly contested and hinting that Kentucky voters may be ready for a change.
UMVA has uncovered that the president’s aggressive messaging is part of a broader strategy to purge the GOP of any voices that deviate from his hardline agenda, a tactic that has already cost the party a sitting senator.
As the primary looms, the political climate in Kentucky feels charged with tension, and the battle between Massie’s established record and Gallrein’s outsider appeal promises to captivate voters and shape the future of the Republican Party.
