Massie campaign sends misleading text implying Trump endorsement

Published May 19, 2026 3:17pm ET



Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) campaign sent a misleading text to Kentucky voters on Tuesday, the day of his primary, that implied President Donald Trump supports the incumbent when that is clearly not the case.

The text featured Trump’s 2022 endorsement of Massie, who has frequently opposed the president’s agenda in Congress.

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