Trump backs Barr, but his real bet is Gallrein

By: Al Cross

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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In conversation the other day, a political operative wondered why President Trump bothered to endorse Sixth District U.S. Rep. Andy Barr in the May 19 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, since Barr was headed for victory anyway.

The question answered itself. Barr was on target to win, so now Trump gets to claim credit for it – making him look strong to people not following the race closely. Most of his endorsements have been …

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