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President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Rep. Thomas Massie, urging Navy veteran Ed Gallrein to challenge the Kentucky Republican and giving a “Complete and Total Endorsement.” Massie fired back, calling Gallrein a “failed candidate and establishment hack.” Gallrein, who lost a 2024 state Senate primary by 118 votes, said he was honored by Trump’s support and promised an announcement soon. The clash comes as Massie, a seven-term congressman, pushes a discharge petition with Rep. Ro Khanna to force release of Justice Department files tied to Jeffrey Epstein, while Trump’s team backs a super PAC to unseat him.

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