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Speaker Johnson Comments on Massie's GOP Primary Defeat in Kentucky

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Speaker Mike Johnson expressed that he was not surprised by Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in the Kentucky GOP primary, attributing it to the significant influence of President Trump's endorsement. Massie, who has been a Congressman since 2012 and has openly criticized Trump, lost to Ed Gallrein, a candidate supported by Trump. This situation highlights the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party as endorsements play a crucial role in primary elections.

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