Kentucky Senate Candidate Nate Morris Drops Out For Ambassador Role In Trump Admin
Nate Morris has withdrawn from the Kentucky Senate race after being asked by President Donald Trump to serve in his administration as an ambassador. Trump praised Morris as a strong supporter and businessman, while endorsing Republican Rep. Andy Barr for the Senate seat. Morris has since endorsed Barr, urging Kentuckians to unite behind his candidacy.
- ▪Nate Morris dropped out of the Kentucky Senate race after President Donald Trump requested his service in the administration.
- ▪Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the Senate seat, citing his past support and loyalty.
- ▪Morris endorsed Barr on X, calling him capable of advancing the America First agenda.
- ▪Morris had previously criticized Barr and Daniel Cameron as 'puppets' for Mitch McConnell.
- ▪The Senate seat is opening due to the retirement of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell.
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Politics Kentucky Senate Candidate Nate Morris Drops Out For Ambassador Role In Trump Admin (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images for Concordia ) Derek VanBuskirk Reporter May 01, 2026 9:42 PM ET May 01, 2026 9:42 PM ET Derek VanBuskirk Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Republican candidate for senator Nate Morris dropped out of the Kentucky race Friday shortly after President Donald Trump released a statement saying he had asked Morris to step out of the…
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