NEW YORK CITY (VINnews)-Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) claimed that Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky’s Republican primary this week proves a congressional seat “can be bought by several billionaires representing a foreign lobby,” in comments to CBS News.

Greene made the remarks during an interview with CBS’s Major Garrett discussing Tuesday’s primary election results. Massie, a longtime libertarian-leaning Republican and vocal critic of unconditional U.S. aid to Israel and other foreign spending, was defeated by Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.

“The proof was there that a congressional seat could be bought by several billionaires representing a foreign lobby and not the people of Kentucky,” Greene said, according to the CBS interview. She added that foreign political donors represent “a direct threat to the American people.”

The race drew national attention as the most expensive U.S. House primary in history, with heavy outside spending, much of it from pro-Israel groups targeting Massie over his opposition to aid for Israel. Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and farmer, defeated the eight-term incumbent with approximately 55% of the vote to Massie’s 45%.

President Trump had endorsed Gallrein, citing Massie’s independent streak and past breaks with the party on key issues.

Greene, who left Congress earlier in 2026, has positioned herself as a defender of America First principles. In additional social media comments following the race, she described Massie as “a giant among weak pathetic men” and suggested the outcome reflected undue influence from donors and lobbies.

Jew hater Thomas Massie conceded on election night. The 4th District is heavily Republican, making Gallrein the strong favorite in the November general election.