In Kentucky, Trump Allies Clash With Massie Over Iran War
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A Kentucky congressional race tests GOP views on the Iran war, pitting a Trump-backed rival against Rep. Massie.
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Representative Thomas Massie's re-election campaign in Kentucky is facing opposition from a rival endorsed by former President Donald Trump. This contest is emerging as a significant test for Republican Party perspectives on potential military conflict with Iran. The outcome of this primary race could indicate shifts in the party's foreign policy stance.
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