Actor Zachary Levi has thrown his support behind Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie just two weeks before a contentious Republican primary where former President Donald Trump is actively working to unseat the incumbent lawmaker.

Hollywood Star Defends Embattled Congressman

Levi, known for his roles in the television series Chuck and the Shazam! film franchise, issued a strong endorsement of Massie on social media Monday night. The actor praised the Kentucky Republican as one of the few politicians who genuinely fights for American citizens, describing him as a man of integrity and strength. Levi urged supporters nationwide to contribute to Massie’s campaign, arguing the congressman benefits the entire country regardless of where voters live.

The endorsement generated immediate financial results for the Massie campaign. Within 24 hours of Levi’s public statement, the congressman announced his campaign had raised over $122,000 from supporters responding to the actor’s call to action. Massie thanked donors for their generosity in a Tuesday morning social media post acknowledging the fundraising surge.

Trump Pushes Primary Challenge

The endorsement comes as Massie faces his most serious primary challenge since entering Congress in late 2012. Trump has been vocally critical of the congressman and is backing Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, in the Republican primary for Kentucky’s 4th congressional district. The May 19 primary is now less than two weeks away, setting up a confrontation between Trump’s influence and grassroots conservative support.

What This Means

The contest represents a test of Trump’s sway over Republican voters versus an incumbent with strong libertarian-leaning credentials. Massie has built a reputation as an independent voice willing to break with party leadership on constitutional grounds. The involvement of a Hollywood figure like Levi adds an unusual dimension to what is typically a local primary race, potentially bringing national attention and resources to Massie’s campaign during the final stretch before voters head to the polls.