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.