Andy Barr

Now the nominee, Barr is almost certain to become the next senator from Kentucky in the November general election. Trump won Kentucky by 31 percentage points over former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.

Trump referred to Barr as a “Proven Political Winner” in a recent Truth Social post while avoiding mention of Cameron, whom the president has also praised in the past.

“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 posted. “I Endorsed Andy years ago, in his first Race, and all others, for Congress, and he never let me down — He is a 100% solid American Patriot!”

TRUMP CLEARS THE FIELD FOR ANDY BARR IN KENTUCKY SENATE RACE

He continued: “Andy Barr is a Strong Supporter of TERMINATING THE FILIBUSTER, before the Democrats do it (which they will, on Day One, if they get control of the U.S. Senate!). He will do everything in his power to get it done. It is desperately needed by the Republican Party to pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT, and all other things necessary for a strong and brilliant Country!”

McConnell, 84, has held the seat since 1985. The former Senate Republican leader is forgoing reelection after having openly sparred with Trump since the president’s return to office.