{"id":2530208,"date":"2026-01-05T19:21:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-urges-all-maga-warriors-to-back-massie-challenger\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T19:22:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T00:22:01","slug":"trump-urges-all-maga-warriors-to-back-massie-challenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-urges-all-maga-warriors-to-back-massie-challenger\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump urges &#8216;all MAGA Warriors&#8217; to back Massie challenger"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-urges-all-maga-warriors-to-back-massie-challenger%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2530208&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump urged &#8220;all MAGA Warriors&#8221; to rally behind Ed Gallrein in the Republican primary challenging Rep.Thomas Massie in Kentucky, calling Gallrein the best candidate to defeat a &#8220;weak and pathetic RINO.&#8221; Trump posted the endorsement on Truth Social, praised Gallrein as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sidney-powell-is-an-american-legal-giant\/\" title=\"Sidney Powell Is an American Legal Giant\">combat veteran<\/a> and businessman, and criticized Massie for opposing him on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-checking-the-first-2024-presidential-debate\/\" title=\"Fact-Checking The First 2024 Presidential Debate\">issues <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >including foreign policy<\/a><\/a> and release of the Epstein files. Gallrein launched his campaign in October and filed to run ahead of the Jan. 9 deadline; he supported the operation that led to Nicol\u00e1s Maduro&#8217;s capture, a stance Massie publicly rebuked.Another GOP entrant, Robert Wells, has also filed to run and accuses Massie of betraying the MAGA agenda.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump urges &lsquo;all MAGA Warriors&rsquo; to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"... taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">back<\/a> Massie challenger Ed Gallrein<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2464209\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> on Monday urged candidates weighing a run for the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house\/\">House<\/a> seat held by Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/thomas-massie\/\">Thomas Massie<\/a> (R-KY) to back his preferred choice: Ed Gallrein.<\/p>\n<p>Trump emphasized his endorsement of the combat veteran in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kentucky\/\">Kentucky congressional race<\/a> while imploring others to do the same.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4406935\/mike-collins-jon-ossoff-new-ad-georgia-gop-primary\/\">Mike Collins zeroes in on Ossoff early in ad rollout despite GOP primary fight<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4406559\/north-carolina-gop-historic-edge-voter-registrations-structural-advantage-midterms\/\">North Carolina GOP hopes historic edge in voter registrations give &#8216;structural advantage&#8217; in 2026 elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4399593\/key-lawmakers-congress-looming-shutdown\/\">Key lawmakers to watch as Congress faces another looming shutdown deadline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I have heard that there are other Candidates exploring a run for this seat, but I am asking all MAGA Warriors to rally behind Captain Ed Gallrein, the Candidate who is, far and away, best positioned to DEFEAT Third Rate Congressman Thomas Massie, a Weak and Pathetic RINO from the beautiful Commonwealth of Kentucky, a place I love, and won BIG, ALL THREE TIMES,&rdquo; he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/115844769291604784\">wrote on Truth Social<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gallrein filed to run for Congress on Monday ahead of the Jan. 9 filing deadline for this year&rsquo;s primary. The Trump-endorsed candidate launched his campaign in October, following Trump&rsquo;s encouragement for him to run against Massie.<\/p>\n<p>The feud between Trump and Massie has grown in recent months as the congressman opposed the president on many issues, including foreign policy and the release of the Epstein files.<\/p>\n<p>Trump continued with his attacks against the Kentucky Republican on Monday, calling him &ldquo;lightweight&rdquo; and a &ldquo;true hater of Israel.&rdquo; Meanwhile, he made a strong case for Gallrein.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A Brave Combat Veteran, Ed knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Military\/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH,&rdquo; Trump said, citing Gallrein&rsquo;s support for the recent capture of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his penchant for business.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;CAPTAIN ED GALLREIN IS A WINNER WHO WILL NOT LET KENTUCKY DOWN!&rdquo; he concluded in all caps.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4407344\/trump-heavyweights-capitol-hill-burning-questions-venezuela\/\">TRUMP HEAVYWEIGHTS DESCEND ON CAPITOL HILL: BURNING QUESTIONS FROM LAWMAKERS ON VENEZUELA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Massie <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/repthomasmassie\/status\/2007855570447913358\">rebuked the successful operation<\/a> that led to Maduro&rsquo;s arrest over the weekend, accusing the Trump administration of making the situation in Venezuela about oil and regime change. Gallrein <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EdGallrein\/status\/2007871405900112085\">contrasted his stance<\/a> on the operation with Massie&rsquo;s position. Maduro is now in the United States to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/belarusian-authorities-raid-homes-and-offices-of-journalists-and-activists\/\" title=\"Belarusian Authorities Raid Homes And Offices Of Journalists And Activists\">face criminal charges<\/a> on narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>While Gallrein is the most notable candidate in the race with Trump&rsquo;s endorsement, another Republican is also running against Massie. Robert Wells, a retired anesthesiologist and entrepreneur, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=122112032619051298&amp;id=61581538962716&amp;ref=embed_post\">filed to run<\/a> for Congress in late November. He criticized Massie for casting votes in the House that &ldquo;repeatedly betray President Trump and the MAGA Agenda.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump urges MAGA to back Gallrein vs. Massie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2530209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP25356642321567.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5656,33196,3634],"class_list":["post-2530208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-maga","tag-thomas-massie","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP25356642321567.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2530208"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2530212,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2530208\/revisions\/2530212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2530209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2530208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2530208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2530208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}