Trump makes last minute pitch for ‘proud veteran’ Barry Moore in Alabama US Senate race
Trump also praised John Wahl, who is running for lieutenant governor, and Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.
Mason Reed 
President Donald Trump made a high-stakes push for U.S. Rep. Barry Moore during a telerally this Thursday, throwing his weight behind the candidate as Alabama voters approach a heated Republican Senate runoff.
Moore is currently locked in a tight battle for the GOP nomination against Jared Hudson. During the call, Trump praised Moore as a man who is "proud, very proud to be a veteran," and touted his consistent support for his agenda while serving in Congress.
Service Record Disputes
The campaign trail has grown contentious regarding the military backgrounds of both candidates. While both men served in the military, Hudson has publicly accused Moore of misrepresenting his service record, labeling the claims as deceptive in a recent campaign email. Moore has hit back, calling the accusations a "garbage swamp tactic" and has filed a federal complaint with the Federal Election Commission targeting social media accounts that have highlighted the controversy.
Endorsements and Policy Goals
Trump utilized the seven-minute telerally to share his "complete and total endorsement" not only for Moore, but also for John Wahl, who is seeking the lieutenant governor seat, and Tommy Tuberville, who is in the race for governor. Looking ahead, Trump outlined a vision for Moore as senator that includes prioritizing economic growth, securing the border, and pushing for American energy independence.
The former president also made a surprising claim regarding international affairs, stating that a deal with Iran had been finalized to prevent nuclear weapons. However, as of Thursday evening, reports of such a deal remain unconfirmed.
Final Stretch
Following the endorsement, Moore signaled his readiness to advance his legislative agenda on day one, emphasizing the importance of securing borders, reigning in federal spending, and appointing conservative judges. Voters will head to the polls for the runoff election on June 16. The eventual winner of this nomination will move on to face either Dakarai Larriett or Everett Wess in the general election.
