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Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primary
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Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Kentucky Senate: What Polls Say
President Donald Trump has formally endorsed Republican Representative Andy Barr in the Kentucky Senate primary in a post on Truth Social on Friday. "Andy is the only Candidate who will easily defeat the Democrat in what will be one of the most important Elections in American History," Trump said in the post in part.The seat is held by retiring Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, and Trump said he asked rival GOP candidate Nate Morris to move aside for an ambassadorship, a move that has now reshaped the race weeks before the May 19 primary.Why It Matters As midterm elections approach, Democrats and Republicans are vying for control not only of the Senate but also of governors' mansions and the House of Representatives. The GOP holds a narrow lead in the House, 217-212, and a 53-47 edge in the Senate....What To Know In his post, Trump said in part on Friday night that, "I know Andy well, and he is always a Vote we can count on because he knows what it takes to GET THINGS DONE and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"He later added, "He will help ensure Victory against these Radical Left, Country Destroying, THUGS. Andy Barr has my Complete and
Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primary
President Donald Trump moved Friday to thin the Republican field running for Senate in Kentucky, endorsing Rep. Andy Barr and prompting businessman Nate Morris — who had support from key Trump world figures — to drop out of the race for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell's open seat.“I know Andy well, and he is always a Vote we can count on because he knows what it takes to GET THINGS DONE and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social site.The post came 16 minutes after Trump wrote that he had met with Morris on Thursday and urged him to end his campaign and instead accept an ambassadorship.“When President Trump asks you to serve your nation, you answer the call,” Morris said in a statement to NBC News, confirming that he has decided to drop out of the race. “I am incredibly proud to be a part of the Trump Administration, representing Kentucky and America on the global stage and fighting for the America First agenda.”In a statement, Barr said he was “honored” to have Trump’s endorsement.“Just like the President said at his Northern Kentucky rally in March, I’ve been with him all the way and
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