Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate race

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200

Former President Donald Trump has intervened in Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary by endorsing Rep. Andy Barr, a move that could strongly influence the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. The endorsement gives Barr a major boost against former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who is also competing for the nomination in a state that heavily favors Republicans. Trump said he knows Barr well and trusts him to deliver results and support the MAGA agenda. He also pushed businessman Nate Morris to step aside and said Morris could take a role in the Trump administration, possibly as an ambassador, though no specific post was identified. Morris later dropped out and backed Barr, further narrowing the field. The race has been shaped by efforts from candidates to distance themselves from McConnell, who has become one of Trump’s sharpest Republican critics. Political observers say Trump’s backing likely makes Barr the clear frontrunner in the primary and positions him for t