The Pesky Toad Logo

The Pesky Toad

The Pescadero Perspective

This story has rotated off the live feed but the permalink stays available for sharing and search.

news France 24 En 2026-05-20

Trump's Influence: Republican Critic Defeated in Kentucky Primary

US Representative Thomas Massie lost his Republican House primary, becoming the latest lawmaker to face consequences for angering President Trump. This result demonstrates Trump's continued strong grip on the Republican party.


Kentucky US Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican House primary Tuesday, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to anger President Donald Trump and then fall to a primary challenger backed by the president. Although Trump's popularity may be falling among the American public, the result shows the president still has an iron grip on the Republican party, says France 24's Philip Turle.

Support Your Local Toad

The Pesky Toad is free and ad-light. If you find it useful, toss a few pesos in the tip jar to help keep the servers running and the satire flowing.

$

MXN · Minimum $10