Massie ally sparks backlash after accusing Trump-backed challenger of abusing VA benefits

An ally of Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is receiving blowback for painting Ed Gallrein, Massie’s challenger, as a veteran potentially abusing disability benefits.

"Ed Gallrein has received government benefits for claiming to be 100% physically disabled, while also claiming to do demanding full-time farm work on his family’s operation," Andrew Cooperrider, a radio and podcast host, said in a post to Facebook.

"This raises serious questions about consistency, transparency and accountability," he continued.