I asked Nate Morris to step aside from the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky to take a role in my Administration as an Ambassador.
Evidence and Verdict
For
Multiple major news outlets reported that President Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had asked Nate Morris to step aside from the Kentucky Senate race to take a role in his administration as an ambassador. CNN quoted Trump’s post saying, “I’ve asked Nate to step aside from that Race to take a role in my Administration as an Ambassador.” USA Today likewise reported Trump said he asked Morris to leave the primary and offered an ambassadorship. AP’s coverage of Trump’s endorsement of Andy Barr noted the endorsement came after Trump announced changes to the Kentucky Senate race, consistent with the claim that he asked Morris to step aside.
Against
The reporting is based on Trump’s Truth Social posts and the stories cite his statement rather than independent confirmation from Morris or an official appointment record. Several accounts note Trump did not provide additional details about the proposed ambassadorship and there is no reporting in these sources that Morris accepted the offer or that a formal nomination or appointment has been made. Earlier AP reporting shows Nate Morris had entered the race, indicating he was an active candidate prior to Trump’s statement, but does not document any subsequent withdrawal or administrative appointment.
Verdict
Reputable news outlets directly reported Trump’s statement that he asked Nate Morris to step aside and offered him an ambassadorship, so the claim that he made that request is supported (TRUE); however, the sources do not confirm Morris’s acceptance or any formal appointment, which is a separate matter.
Sources
Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell ...
Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell ... - May 2, 2026
The president offered his endorsement of Barr after announcing that he had asked Nate Morris, an ally of Vice President JD Vance, to step aside and join the Trump administration. The Republican can...
Open sourceTrump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate race | AP News
Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate race | AP News - May 2, 2026
“Andy Barr has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next United States Senator from Kentucky,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Open sourceCEO Nate Morris joins Kentucky Senate race to succeed McConnell | AP News
CEO Nate Morris joins Kentucky Senate race to succeed McConnell | AP News - May 2, 2026
# Kentucky Senate hopeful Nate Morris pledges his loyalty to President Trump. This undated photo provided by the Morris for Senate Campaign shows Republican businessman Nate Morris who formally lau...
Open sourceAndy Barr leads, Nate Morris looms in Kentucky US Senate race fundraising
Andy Barr leads, Nate Morris looms in Kentucky US Senate race fundraising - May 2, 2026
Kentucky's U.S. Senate primary is about 15 weeks away, and year-end campaign financial disclosures released at the end of January have given us a closer look at where candidates stand as they enter...
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