Rep. Massie Gets Crushed as Trump Makes His Move

Rep. Massie Gets Crushed as Trump Makes His Move

Author: Jim Geraghty & Greg Corombos – Political Humor Commentary May 20, 2026 Duration: 30:17
Inez Stepman of Independent Women fills in for Jim Geraghty on Wednesday’s 3 Martini Lunch. Join Inez and Greg as they break down Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie’s decisive Kentucky GOP primary loss, President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton in the high-stakes Texas Senate race, and why union victories in New York could send hotel prices soaring even higher.

First, they react to Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie losing decisively to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein. They also examine how Massie’s image shifted from principled libertarian conservative to a frequent obstacle to the broader GOP agenda.

Next, they consider the fallout from President Trump's formal endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas GOP U.S. Senate primary. Senate Republicans are frustrated by the endorsement. Will Trump's move put that seat and the Republican majority in serious danger or will it mean a more conservative senator from Texas?

Then, they dive into major union victories in New York involving Long Island Railroad employees and hotel housekeepers. Those housekeepers will get a 50 percent raise and now enjoy average salaries above $100,000 per year. And guess who pays for all of this?

Finally, they look back at the U.S. Senate. With Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy losing his primary on Saturday after Trump endorsed one of his challengers, and Sen. Cornyn possibly losing next week, will they make it tougher for Republicans to get things done?

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