Trump Endorses Barr for Kentucky Senate Seat

0:00President Donald Trump just threw his full way behind Kentucky congressman Andy Barr for the open U.S. Senate seat. McConnell's retiring after seven terms and Trump made it official on truth social, giving Barr his complete endorsement for the Republican primary. The primary set for May 19th, where Barr faces off against former attorney General Daniel Cameron and entrepreneur Nate Morris. All three have been chasing Trump's nod in this red state, where he pulled 64 percent of the vote last year. Candidates have plastered Trump in their ads, Barr and Morris especially, and Morris even got a boost from Elon Musk's cash. It's clear, Trump's the kingmaker here, steering the GOP away from the old guard. Despite their ties to McConnell Cameron as an aide, Barr calling him a mentor, Morris in intern. They barely mentioned the guy. Trump used to back him, but now shays the long-time leader, showing how the party shifted. Democrats like Charles Booker and Amy McGrath are in the mix, but Kentucky

1:02hasn't sent one to the Senate since 1992. This race stays hot as the primary nears, with Trump's pick shaking things up big time. That's your Canada News Today update, AI powered and always on.