A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life

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In Kentucky today, amid record-low approval ratings, President Trump is asking Republican primary voters to reject Representative Thomas Massie, who has broken with Mr. Trump on a handful of votes.
Instead, he wants them to elect his handpicked challenger.
Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The Times, and โ€œThe Dailyโ€ producer Caitlin Oโ€™Keefe, travel to Kentucky to cover what has become the most expensive House primary in American history.
Guest:

Robert Draper, a Washington, D.C.-based journalist for The New York Times.
Caitlin Oโ€™Keefe, an audio producer on โ€œThe Daily.โ€

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In Kentucky, fidelity to Mr. Trump is once again on the ballot.

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