In the Kentucky primary held in Washington, Representative Thomas Massie is estimated to have been defeated. Massie had long maintained an independent and critical stance. His opponent Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, was strongly supported by U.S. President Donald Trump and pro-Israel interests. This election went down as the most expensive Congressional primary in American history, with pro-Israel organizations and major donors reportedly spending over 30 million dollars. Gallrein's victory is seen as a significant win for these groups.