SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump's choice to challenge maverick Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky announced his candidacy Tuesday, pledging to steadfastly support the president's agenda while describing the incumbent as an obstructionist.

Retired Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein entered the 4th District campaign after gaining Trump's endorsement. He will have the president's vaunted political operation on his side, and a super PAC launched by Trump aides already has run ads attacking Massie. But he will confront an entrenched, well-funded incumbent in Massie, who steamrolled past challengers, even when he incurred Trump's wrath.

“I’ve dedicated my life to serving my country, and I’m ready to answer the call again,” Gallrein said in a release. “This district is Trum

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