An endorsement from President Donald Trump is about the closest a candidate can get to a golden ticket into elected office, as Trump's endorsement success rate is extremely high.
According to Breitbart, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who has long been on Trump's bad side, could be on the receiving end of a competitor with Trump's backing, which would pose a massive threat to Massie's longevity in Congress.
Next year's primary in Kentucky could get interesting, as Trump suggested former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein should challenge Massie for his seat, setting up a potentially huge primary battle.
The president promised that if Gallrein jumps in and challenges Massie, he'll have his "Complete and Total Endorsement."
The president revealed his willingness to back Gallrein in a late-night Truth Social post. Trump has vowed to end Massie's career for some time now.
"Third Rate Congressman Thomas Massie, a Weak and Pathetic RINO from the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, a place I love, and won big SIX TIMES, must be thrown out of office, ASAP!" Trump wrote.
He added, "The incredible people of Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District gave us a mandate to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and the person that will help us do that is Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Fifth Generation Kentucky Farmer, Captain Ed Gallrein, a true America First Patriot."
The president then heaped praise on Gallrein, highlighting his work with veterans and his success in the business world.
"A Brave Combat Veteran, Ed knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH. Additionally, as a very successful Businessman, Ed knows how to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Support our Amazing Farmers and American Agriculture, Unleash American Energy Dominance, and Champion our Nation’s Golden Age," Trump wrote.
In Congress, he will fight tirelessly to Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.
The president held nothing back as he continued to rip Massie, even suggesting that the people of Kentuck have gotten "wise" to his RINO ways.
"I hope Ed gets into the Race against Massie, who is now polling at about 9% because the Great People of Kentucky are wise to him — He only votes against the Republican Party, making life very easy for the Radical Left. Unlike “lightweight” Massie, a totally ineffective LOSER who has failed us so badly, CAPTAIN ED GALLREIN IS A WINNER WHO WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN," Trump wrote.
He added, "Should he decide to challenge Massie, Captain Ed Gallrein has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, ED, RUN — MAGA!"
It'll be interesting to see if Gallrein takes the president up on his offer.
