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May 1, 2026
Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr and Offers Job to Rival in Kentucky Senate Race
- President Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for Kentucky's Senate seat, calling him the only candidate capable of defeating the Democrat in a crucial election.
- Trump offered Nate Morris, a rival candidate, an ambassadorship to encourage him to withdraw from the race, which he accepted.
- Morris expressed pride in joining the Trump administration, marking a strategic maneuver in the competitive primary race.
5 Sources
- Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy BarrMay 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM · Politico
- Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primaryMay 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM · NBC
- Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offerMay 2, 2026 at 12:32 AM · CNN
- Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits RaceMay 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM · NYT
- Trump endorses Andy Barr in race to succeed Mitch McConnellMay 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM · Washington Post