Congressional hopeful Ed Gallrein, a Trump-endorsed Navy SEAL and Army Ranger, is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in Kentucky’s 4th District, calling the incumbent a “roadblock” to the MAGA agenda Kentuckians overwhelmingly support.
Appearing on Breitbart News Saturday, Gallrein said Massie has failed to represent conservative values and instead mirrors the far-left. “He reflects the voice of AOC more than he does Kentucky,” Gallrein stated. “He has illuminated himself as a roadblock to the agenda that we voted for in Kentucky.”
Gallrein criticized Massie for seeking an eighth term despite previously advocating for term limits, calling him a “typical hypocritical politician.” He argued that Massie has become isolated in Congress, burning bridges rather than building coalitions.
“Nobody’s going to return his call but AOC,” Gallrein said, warning that Massie’s isolation is damaging Kentucky’s influence in Washington.
He further accused Massie of being supported by Democrat-aligned organizations. “He’s now being funded — and he’s pursuing it actively — by the Democratic Socialists of America… through the Integrity PAC,” Gallrein alleged.
Gallrein also emphasized the need for strong leadership in a volatile time, referencing the challenges facing the nation following Joe Biden’s presidency. He positioned himself as a solution-oriented leader committed to advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda.
The challenger also slammed Massie’s record on agriculture, noting his consistent votes against farm bills. “He never has a better idea to make it better,” Gallrein said. “He just votes against it.”
Gallrein is asking voters to choose between a career politician or a conservative outsider with deep Kentucky roots and a record of military service. “Do you want a native Kentuckian, a generational farmer, a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger officer… or do you want to keep sending somebody that finds a problem for every solution?”
