Thomas Massie, one of the few Republicans to have openly challenged both the military-industrial complex and the pro-Israel lobby, has lost the primary election in Kentucky. The victory for Trump’s candidate is now being openly celebrated by AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups following one of the most expensive primaries in U.S. history. But the figures suggest that a major change is on the horizon.
Ahead of this fall’s midterm elections in the U.S., in which members of Congress and the Senate will be elected. In the U.S., political parties first select their own candidates through so-called primaries before the general election is held. The Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th District thus became, in practice, an internal power struggle over the direction the party should take—whether to remain independent and critical of the establishment, or to be fully loyal to Trump and the powerful Israel lobby.
This article is part of our exclusive premium content
- For Frihetsnytt subscribers only.
At Frihetsnytt, we rely entirely on you, our readers. Without government subsidies, without major advertisers, and without political agendas, we can uncover the facts, hold those in power accountable, and tell the truth—just as it is. Join our community today and get immediate access to all locked articles, exclusive interviews, podcasts, and events.
Try it for 14 days completely free—no commitment. After that, starting at just 69 SEK/month (billed annually).
Together, we’re building Sweden’s strongest independent media company. Welcome!
