Donald Trump has reportedly tightened his influence over the Republican Party following the primary defeat of Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the few Republicans openly critical of the former president. This follows similar setbacks for other dissenting Republicans.

US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday after Kentucky voters ousted Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the few conservatives willing to openly challenge him. The defeat, projected by NBC and CNN, followed setbacks for other Republican dissenters, including Indiana lawmakers and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy.