Trump backs Andy Barr after offering Nate Morris ambassadorship
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Updated · CNN · May 1
Trump backs Andy Barr after offering Nate Morris ambassadorship
19 articles · Updated · CNN · May 1
The intervention targets Kentucky's Republican primary for Mitch McConnell's retiring Senate seat, with Daniel Cameron still in the May 19 contest.
Trump moved moments after saying Morris, a JD Vance ally, should leave the race for an administration post, as Morris later signalled he would serve.
The manoeuvre also reflects White House concern over another Kentucky primary, where Trump-backed Ed Gallrein is challenging Representative Thomas Massie and a loss could embarrass the president.
What factors determine which candidate receives a presidential endorsement in a competitive primary race?
How will a key endorsement influence Kentucky's large bloc of undecided primary voters?