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BREAKING: Thomas Massie Loses Primary Against Trump-Backed Challenger
Thomas Massie's primary loss to a Trump-backed challenger, despite Massie's alignment with Trump's past policy positions, highlights the principle-less nature of modern Republican politics driven solely by loyalty to Trump.
Trump’s Latest Enemies Are His Own People
Donald Trump consistently frames independent actions by his appointees and party members—from Supreme Court justices to state governors—as personal betrayals, expecting absolute loyalty over constitutional duty or independent judgment.
Bill Cassidy Bet on Trump—and Lost
Senator Bill Cassidy faces a Trump-backed primary challenge from Representative Julia Letlow, highlighting the political cost of disloyalty to Trump and the perceived contempt some politicians hold for their own voters.
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