Trump sidelines GOP Senate candidate after Elon Musk spends $10 million boosting him

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will be giving an administration job to a key Kentucky Republican Senate candidate — effectively sidelining him from the race, after tech billionaire Elon Musk spent $10 million supporting his candidacy.

The president also teased that he would make an endorsement soon in that race.

"I had a great meeting with Mr. Nate Morris, of Kentucky, yesterday," said Trump on his Truth Social platform. "Nate is a terrific businessman and strong MAGA Warrior.