President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Barry Moore for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat on Thursday, calling the congressman a "totally reliable MAGA Warrior" and one of his all-time favorites.

Trump posted the message on Truth Social, stating: "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! He has my Complete and Total Endorsement - He will never let you down. Win, Barry, Win!" The post comes just 12 days before Alabama's Republican primary on May 19.

The endorsement reaffirms Trump's earlier support for Moore, which he announced in January. Trump had then described Moore as an "America First Patriot who has been with me from the very beginning." Moore, a Republican representing Alabama's 2nd Congressional District since 2021, claims to have been the first elected official in the state to endorse Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Alabama's Senate seat became open after incumbent Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced a bid for governor. Tuberville, elected in 2020, is seeking the office held by term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. The seat is considered safely Republican in the general election on November 3.

Moore faces a crowded Republican primary field, including Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson, businessman Rodney Walker, and former Trump administration official Morgan Murphy. A Cygnal poll conducted April 29-30 among 500 likely GOP primary voters showed Moore leading with 23%, followed by Hudson at 19% and Marshall at 14%, with 40% undecided. When pressed, Moore's support rose to 36%, while Hudson and Marshall each reached 25%.

Moore responded to Trump's post on social media, expressing gratitude and emphasizing his long-standing loyalty to the president. He has received additional backing from the Club for Growth and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Moore positions himself as a staunch conservative focused on border security, Second Amendment rights, and opposition to tax increases.

The race remains competitive despite Moore's polling edge and Trump's support, as a large share of voters remains undecided ahead of the primary.