Staff Reports
President Donald Trump just made his pick for the open Alabama U.S. Senate seat, and he did it in the Trump way — short, loud, and on Truth Social. His full-throated endorsement of Rep. Barry Moore changes the game in a crowded Republican primary that will decide who fills Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s seat. If you care about the direction of the GOP in Alabama, pay attention: presidential endorsements still move votes, donors, and headlines.
Trump throws his weight behind Barry Moore
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump called Rep. Barry Moore a “Fantastic guy” and a “totally reliable MAGA Warrior,” giving him his “Complete and Total Endorsement.” That kind of language is more than flattery. It signals to voters and to political money that Moore is the candidate aligned with the America First agenda Trump champions. Moore, who represents a large part of southern Alabama in the House, quickly thanked the president and promised to take Trump’s priorities to the Senate.
What this means for the GOP primary
Alabama is firmly red for the general election, so the Republican primary is the real contest. A presidential endorsement in a crowded primary can be decisive. It concentrates donor support, draws endorsements from allied groups, and focuses media attention. Candidates like Attorney General Steve Marshall, former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, businessman Rodney Walker, and others now face a candidate with the president’s blessing. That advantage matters in turnout-driven primaries where name recognition and outside spending tip the scales.
Field shake-up and the path ahead
The endorsement also came as Morgan Murphy, once in the race, moved on — a small but telling consolidation move. When one well-connected operative exits and throws support behind the presidential choice, it makes the signal louder: the party is beginning to rally. Marshall had early polling strength and institutional backing, but Trump’s nod can redraw the map. Expect a surge in small-dollar donations for Moore, more friendly TV ads, and lines at county GOP meetings. In short, the primary just got a lot more interesting for Moore — and a lot harder for his rivals.
At the end of the day, Alabama voters will decide who represents them. But let’s be honest: when the current president steps in, the rest of the pack has to respond quickly or be left digging. Rep. Barry Moore now carries a clear message — he’s the MAGA choice for Senate — and with Sen. Tommy Tuberville running for governor, this open seat could cement the state’s direction in Washington for years. Republicans who want strong conservative representation should welcome a fight that tests who will stand for America First in the Senate.
