Trump has spoken, but to what effect in Kentucky’s primary races?

By: Al Cross

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 815

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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“President Trump has spoken,” said a booming announcer in a TV ad about his endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr in Tuesday’s Republican primary, as if his is the last word about the race for U.S. senator. So much for government of the people, by the people, and for the people, as the first Republican president called it. The hubris of the Trump-connected PAC that bought the ad illustrates the grip that Trump has on much …

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