Trump backs Barr to lead Kentucky GOP in McConnell’s open Senate seat
TL;DR
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for Kentucky’s open Senate seat, prompting Nate Morris to drop out after Trump urged him to accept an ambassadorship; Morris then endorsed Barr, who said the endorsement shows he’ll stand with Trump to deliver the America First agenda as Kentucky voters prepare for the May 19 GOP primary for McConnell’s seat.
- Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primary NBC News
- Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr Politico
- Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer CNN
- Trump endorses Barr, Alvarado WKYT
- Trump endorses Andy Barr in race to succeed Mitch McConnell The Washington Post
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