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Massie: Hegseth campaign stop in Kentucky shows Trump-backed challenger's bid is 'imploding'
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Massie: Hegseth campaign stop in Kentucky shows Trump-backed challenger's bid is 'imploding'

The Hill · May 19, 2026, 3:59 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's appearance in Kentucky to stump for retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein was a sign that the Republican challenger's campaign is "imploding." Hegseth, who along with President Trump has overseen the U.S. military operation in Iran a

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