“We stirred up something. There is a yearning in this country for someone who will vote for principles over party,” Massie said.

The race between Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein in Kentucky asks the question: Can a Republican defy Trump in this day and age, and still expect to win?

Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said the Trump administration is "panicked" about primary opponent Ed Gallrein's chances at winning the race.

The race for the Kentucky House seat was the most expensive in history and saw Trump-aligned groups and pro-Israel organizations pour in money.