Trump endorses Alabama GOP Congressman Moore for Senate, as Tuberville leaves to run for governor

President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Alabama Rep. Barry Moore to succeed Sen. Tommy Tuberville – a fellow Republican who is running for governor.

"Barry Moore, running for United States Senate in the GREAT State of Alabama, one of my all-time favorites, is a Fantastic guy and a totally reliable MAGA Warrior!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "He has my Complete and Total Endorsement - He will never let you down. Win, Barry, Win!"

Moore first won election to Congress in 2020 and represents a large swathe of southern Alabama. He faces state Attorney General Steve Marshall and former Trump administration official Morgan Murphy. Business owner Rodney Walker and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson are also running.

The seat is regarded as safely Republican. Tuberville is trying to win governor's seat now held by fellow Republican Kay Ivey, who must retire because of state term limits. 

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.