Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein won a Republican primary against Rep. Thomas Massie after the Associated Press called the race with about 75% of the vote counted. Gallrein led by roughly 10 points and advanced to the general election in a district that previously voted heavily for Donald Trump. Massie had served seven terms and faced a growing feud with Trump, including disagreements over the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Massie attributed the large amount of money spent in his primary partly to pro-Israel lobbyists unhappy with his criticism of the country’s government. The exchange emphasized the scale of spending, with $33 million described as the most expensive House primary seen, and additional costly races anticipated in Texas.
"Hemmer joined Watters to break down the primary races of the night, including The Associated Press being first to call a race in favor of Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who had the backing of President Donald Trump, against Massie. The race was first called with approximately 75% of the vote in and Gallrein holding about a 10-point lead. Massie and Trump have been in a growing feud with Massie taking issue with Trump on multiple issues, including the release of files related to the case of convicted child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein."
"Massie chalked up the massive amount thrown into his primary race partly to pro-Israel lobbyists dissatisfied with his criticism of the country's government. That was an expensive House race, a laughing Watters told Hemmer after hearing news of Massie's defeat. $33 million! Primary! a shocked Hemmer responded. Check out the exchange below: BILL HEMMER: So, Gallrein now goes to the general, a district, by the way, that went for Donald Trump by 75% of the vote against Kamala Harris in [2024]."
"HEMMER: So, Gallrein now goes to the general, a district, by the way, that went for Donald Trump by 75% of the vote against Kamala Harris in [2024]. This is Trump country, Congressional District 4, and Ed Gallrein in all likelihood will go to the House of Representatives come November. And what is another victory after a presidential endorsement tonight, Jesse? JESSE WATTERS: Alright, that's pretty big news. That was an expensive House race. HEMMER: $33 million! Primary! WATTERS: What's $33 million? HEMMER: A primary race, right?! For the House at $33 million."
"WATTERS: Wow! HEMMER: The most expensive we've ever seen. WATTERS: And Texas is gonna get pricey too. HEMMER: Yes, it will, on the Senate side. WATTERS: Open up your wallets, you donors. Watch above via Fox News."
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