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A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life

A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life

The Daily vor 4 Monaten

In a Republican primary for a House seat in Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie is facing off against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by the president.

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In Kentucky today, amid record-low approval ratings, President
Trump is asking Republican primary voters to reject
Representative Thomas Massie, who has broken with Mr. Trump on a
handful of votes.

Instead, he wants them to elect his handpicked challenger.

Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The Times, and
“The Daily” producer Caitlin O’Keefe, travel to Kentucky to cover
what has become the most expensive House primary in American
history.

Guest:

Robert Draper, a Washington, D.C.-based
journalist for The New York Times.

Caitlin O’Keefe, an audio producer on “The
Daily.”

Background reading:

In Kentucky, fidelity to Mr. Trump is once again on the
ballot.

Photo: Michael Swensen for The New York Times

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