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Cameron vows to keep fighting in KY GOP Senate primary despite Trump endorsement of Barr

Cameron said he would stay in the Senate primary and take his campaign on a statewide tour after Trump endorsed Barr.

Cameron vows to keep fighting in KY GOP Senate primary despite Trump endorsement of Barr
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May 5, 2026
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Daniel Cameron said he would stay in Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary after President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr, and announced a statewide voter tour. The story also reports that Nate Morris left the race and endorsed Barr after Trump offered him an ambassadorship.

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Kentucky Republican Senate candidate continuing his primary campaign

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Barr in the Kentucky Republican Senate primary

Trump's version of this story ↗

Former Kentucky Republican Senate candidate who left the race and endorsed Barr

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator whose support Cameron characterized as the “McConnell Machine”

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative commenting on the Senate primary and discussing his own primary race

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Kentucky representative and Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

Republican House candidate and Trump-endorsed opponent of Massie

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator mentioned as a possible endorser

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Daniel Cameron Responds to Trump’s Endorsement of Andy Barr

Outlets report that Daniel Cameron responded after President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary. Center outlets emphasize Cameron’s decision to continue campaigning and his criticism of Barr, with one also noting a planned statewide tour. Right-leaning outlets frame his response as a strategic effort to oppose outside influence while remaining open to working with the administration if elected.

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