Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primary
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the open Kentucky Senate seat, leading businessman Nate Morris to drop out of the race and accept an ambassadorship role, as urged by Trump.
- Morris, who had support from key Trump allies and positioned himself as a MAGA outsider, confirmed his withdrawal and endorsed Barr, praising his ability to deliver on the America First agenda.
- Barr expressed honor at Trump’s endorsement and pledged to stand with the former president to serve Kentucky and advance the MAGA agenda as the next senator.
- The Republican primary is shaping up to be competitive, with Barr and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron as frontrunners; the seat is open following Mitch McConnell’s retirement.
- Kentucky’s May 19 primary will determine the GOP nominee, who is favored to win the general election in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1992.
