Trump's Endorsements Face Mixed Results in May Primaries

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200

President Donald Trump is testing his influence in the GOP through a series of primary endorsements aimed at unseating political opponents and rewarding loyalists. His so-called 'revenge tour' begins in Indiana, targeting eight Republican legislators who opposed his redistricting plan, before moving on to Louisiana, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia. Despite Trump's history of successfully backing challengers to his critics, many of his current picks are struggling, with narrow polling leads and uneven fundraising. Observers note that his influence may be waning, as MAGA supporters show signs of independent decision-making beyond Trump's guidance. In Indiana, even allies admit an eight-lawmaker sweep is unlikely. In Louisiana, Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow is in a tight three-way primary race to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy. Kentucky presents mixed results, with Rep. Andy Barr seeing a late boost while Rep. Thomas Massie resists Trump-backed spending and attacks. Alabama and Georgia also ref