Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primary
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:52 UTC
- Sources: Politico
President Donald Trump publicly backed Rep. Andy Barr for the Kentucky Republican Senate primary, rejecting a self‑styled MAGA challenger backed by Elon Musk. Trump also said he had asked businessperson Nate Morris to withdraw from the race and accept an unspecified role in his administration. The endorsement was detailed by Politico.
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