President Donald Trump jumped into Alabama’s 2026 open U.S. Senate GOP primary Saturday night in a huge way.
On TRUTH Social, Trump issued his “complete and total endorsement” of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the race for the seat being vacated by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville as he runs for governor.
Trump made that endorsement over Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, former U.S. Navy Seal Jared Hudson, cattle farmer Rodney Walker, and former Tuberville staffer Morgan Murphy, who are also all in the 2026 GOP field.
“Congressman Barry Moore, an America First patriot who has been with me from the very beginning (he was the first elected official in the country to endorse me!), is running for the United States Senate in Alabama — a place I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024, getting the highest vote in that great State’s history,” Trump said.
“Barry Moore is a good friend, fighter, and WINNER, and has my complete and total endorsement to be the next United States senator from Alabama — BARRY WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Moore, a Freedom Caucus member and former member of the Alabama House representing the Wiregrass, thanked President Trump in a statement immediately following the endorsement.
“I am truly honored and thankful to receive the endorsement of President Donald Trump,” Moore said in a statement to Yellowhammer News.
“President Trump has always put America first, and I’m proud to have stood with him from the very beginning. With his support, I’m ready to get to work on day one. I’ll continue fighting for Alabama values, secure borders, a strong economy, and putting the President’s America First agenda into action. Thank you! 🙏🇺🇲”
The Alabama Republican Party primary will be held on May 19, 2026.
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
