The Reason For Massie's Loss, and Trump's Paxton Pick, with RCP, and Patrick McEnroe Tennis Invasion

Seven-term Republican Congressman Thomas Massie's defeat in the Kentucky primary was a direct consequence of former President Trump's opposition and an unprecedented $32 million in spending, with a significant portion (nearly $20 million) from pro-Israel groups. This outcome underscores Trump's ability to influence local races and the growing financial clout of pro-Israel PACs in American elections, even against long-standing incumbents.

Megyn Kelly states, 'Trump and his political allies, as well as pro-Israel groups, made ousting Massie a major priority with over 32 million dollars spent.' She adds, 'almost $20 million of dollars spent on behalf of Israel.' Massie's concession speech sarcastically noted he had to 'find Ed Galbrain in Tel Aviv.'

The Kentucky primary revealed a significant generational split within the Republican Party. Younger voters (under 55) overwhelmingly supported Thomas Massie, while older voters (65 and up) favored the Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein. This demographic trend suggests a divergence in priorities and loyalty within the GOP, with older voters aligning more closely with Trump's agenda and pro-Israel stance.

Kelly notes, 'If you were 55 or under, you voted for Thomas Massie. And Gallen's support was from individuals eligible for Social Security. It was the 65 and up crowd.' She cites a poll showing Massie up 81.5% among 18-29 year olds, while Gallrein led 61% among 65+ voters.

A $1.8 billion settlement from the Department of Justice to a fund for 'victims of lawfare,' initiated by Donald Trump's lawsuit over leaked tax returns, has sparked controversy. Critics point to the appearance of self-dealing, as Trump's former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, temporarily heading the DOJ, settled the case before a judge could dismiss it. Megyn Kelly argues this practice, where government settlements are directed to specific causes or individuals, was pioneered by the Obama administration, highlighting a bipartisan erosion of ethical norms.

Kelly describes how Todd Blanche 'decided to settle the case with Trump before the mean judge could throw it out of court' for '$1.8 billion that the government is now going to pay out.' She states, 'this was created by Barack Obama... having his DOJ go after these big corporate interests and then extracting a settlement that they then had to pay to Barack Obama's favorite environmental group or Hispanic voter group.'

Patrick McEnroe reveals that international players constitute over 60% of Division 1 college tennis rosters, often being older (24-25 years old) and having prior semi-professional experience in Europe. These athletes, sometimes using loopholes like 'Olympic potential' designations to bypass practice limits, are taking scholarship spots and opportunities from American high school players. This trend, exacerbated by NIL deals and the transfer portal, is professionalizing college sports and jeopardizing the traditional role of US universities in developing American talent for future Olympic teams.

McEnroe states, 'the numbers for Division 1 college tennis of international players... is well over 60%.' He gives examples like an SEC final with 'one' American out of 12 players and an ACC final with 'one American.' He notes international players 'often times have already played professionally for a couple of years in Europe' and can be '25 or 24 years old as a candidate against a 17-year-old high school' player.