Trending Now - Zachary Levi Supports Massie Amid Trump's Push for Removal
WHO:
Fox News - Actor Zachary Levi supports Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
Alternet - Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie represents Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.
Alternet - Ed Gallrein is the candidate endorsed by Trump running against Massie.
WHAT:
Alternet - Massie stated, “The problem with congressmen that I serve with in Washington, D.C., is they make promises while they’re campaigning, and then they go up there to go along, to get along."
Alternet - Massie mentioned that he last spoke to Trump over the phone in July, stating, “I tried to negotiate some kind of truce, and it didn’t work,” but described the conversation as genial.
Alternet - Massie discussed a proposed package of federal gun laws, including a federal standard for permitless carry, asserting that the U.S. Constitution already sets the standard with the Second Amendment.
Fox News - Levi urged others to back Massie, stating it is "Good for this country."
Alternet - Massie participated in a debate alone, as Gallrein did not attend.
Alternet - Massie was interviewed for nearly half an hour and took questions for another half-hour.
Alternet - Massie described the primary as a referendum on Trump's endorsement.
Alternet - Massie stated, “I don’t think you’re well served by a rubber stamp” during the debate.
Alternet - Massie has been criticized by Trump, who called him a “Third Rate Congressman.”
Alternet - Massie mentioned he disagrees with Trump on certain issues but votes for his constituents.
WHERE:
Alternet - The debate took place on KET, a Kentucky television network.
Alternet - Massie represents Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.
WHEN:
Alternet - The primary elections in Kentucky are scheduled for Tuesday, May 19.
WHY:
Alternet - Massie indicated that Trump’s attacks are intended to keep other congressmen in line, saying, “He’s under no illusion that I’ll abandon my principles if he calls me a bad sounding name.”
Alternet - Massie has drawn Trump's ire for his stance on issues like the release of federal investigation files related to Jeffrey Epstein and his vote against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Alternet - Trump’s attacks on Massie are intended to keep other congressmen in line.
HOW:
Alternet - Massie has worked on the PRIME Act for 11 years, aiming for it to be included in this year’s Farm Bill, which would allow states to facilitate farmers selling meat directly to consumers.
Alternet - Massie has advocated for the PRIME Act, which would allow states to facilitate farmers selling meat directly to consumers.
Alternet - Massie has worked on the PRIME Act for 11 years, aiming for it to be included in this year’s Farm Bill.
(UPDATED May 5, 2026 21:18 UTC)
Representative Massie recently criticized his colleagues in Washington, D.C., for making campaign promises they fail to keep once in office, stating, “They go along, to get along.” He also revealed that his last phone conversation with Trump took place in July, where he attempted to negotiate a truce, describing the exchange as friendly despite its lack of success. Additionally, Massie has been advocating for the PRIME Act for 11 years, hoping to see it included in this year's Farm Bill, which would enable states to allow farmers to sell meat directly to consumers.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 19:29 UTC)
Actor Zachary Levi is publicly supporting Republican Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky, urging others to back him as it is "Good for this country." In a recent debate aired on KET, Massie stood alone as his opponent, Ed Gallrein, did not attend, and he emphasized that the upcoming primary on May 19 serves as a referendum on Trump's endorsement, despite facing criticism from Trump himself. Massie, who has been working on the PRIME Act for 11 years, aims to include it in this year's Farm Bill, advocating for legislation that allows farmers to sell meat directly to consumers.