Thomas Massie conceded defeat in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a political newcomer endorsed by Donald Trump. Massie delivered a lighthearted concession speech despite the acrimonious campaign, asking when bipartisanship became a dirty word. He joked that “bi” means liking both and said he might be “transpartisan” because he cannot identify with either side some days. The primary was expensive and ugly, with heavy spending and widespread attention. Massie had opposed Trump on only a few issues, including releasing Epstein files and U.S. support for the Israeli government, but those differences were enough for Trump to back Gallrein.
"“When did bipartisanship become a dirty word in this country?” Massie quipped late last night. “By the way, I'm not even sure I'm bipartisan. 'Bi' means you like both. I might be transpartisan because I can't identify with either some days!""
"Besides the fact that many trans people identify as men or as women, Massie is hardly bipartisan. He's a far-right member of the House who only bucked the president on a few issues, including releasing the Epstein files and U.S. support for the Israeli government."
"Massie continued, joking that, since the election is over, “they can't run an ad where I claim to be trans.” Massie: When did bipartisanship become a dirty word? By the way, I'm not even sure I'm bipartisan. “Bi” means you like both. I might be transpartisan because I can't identify with either some days. That's the good thing about the polls being closed-they can't run an ad where I..."
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