Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury – US politics live

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Hegseth breaks tradition to share stage with Massie rival Gallrein Defense secretary Pete Hegseth visited Kentucky on Monday to support Thomas Massie’s rival Ed Gallrein in a significant a break from tradition. Hegseth said he was speaking “as a private citizen” and that Gallrein is a “warfighter”. “President Trump told me, when he first offered me this job, he said, ‘Pete, you’re gonna have to be tough as shit,’” Hegseth said. “But that’s also what Ed represents, a warfighter, a man forged through service.” “I’m here in my personal capacity as a private citizen, a fellow American, and a fellow combat veteran here to support Navy Seal Ed Gallrein,” he added. “President Trump does not need more people in Washington who are trying to make a point, especially from his own party, he needs people willing to help him win to vote with him when it matters the most.” Ed Gallrein, left, with Pete Hegseth at their event last night in Hebron, Kentucky Photograph: Jon Cherry/ Share Updated at 12.04 BST Voters in six states head to polls with all eyes on Kentucky primary race Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Voters will head to the polls in primaries across six states today, with the contest in Kentucky seen as a test of Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican party. Trump launched a tirade against the state’s congressman Thomas Massie over the weekend as he looks to remove him from office. …