BREAKING: Trump Calls Barry Moore a "Proud Veteran" During Telephone Town Hall

President Donald J. Trump referred to Congressman Barry Moore as a
"proud veteran" during a statewide telephone town hall Thursday evening, a notable moment in Alabama's U.S. Senate runoff, as Moore's military service has been repeatedly questioned by opponent Jared Hudson and Hudson allies.

During the call, President Trump told thousands of Alabama voters that "Barry's proud, very proud to be a veteran" while praising Moore's record of public service and support for the America First agenda.

The comment comes just hours after Hudson supporters held a press conference criticizing Moore's military record and questioning his service. Participants raised concerns about Moore's military background and his record on veterans' issues, continuing a line of attack that has persisted throughout the runoff campaign.

Moore has consistently maintained that he served in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve, providing military records and documentation supporting that service. Despite the public records available on Moore's campaign site, questions about his military background have continued to surface in campaign attacks, social media posts, and public statements from Jared Hudson and his supporters.

Dozens of military veterans have called on Jared Hudson to stop the attacks, including former opponent Seth Burton, a retired Navy Captain.

As Commander-in-Chief of the United States Armed Forces, President Trump's characterization of Moore as a veteran is likely to draw significant attention in the closing days of the race. It's also worthy to note that Barry Moore and Jared Hudson both went through a vetting process with the White House before a Presidential endorsement took place.

ALPolitics contacted the Hudson campaign for comment regarding President Trump's remarks. As of publication, the campaign had not responded.

The June 16 Republican runoff will determine who advances as the Republican nominee for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat.

This is a developing story. ALPolitics will continue reviewing the full recording of the telephone town hall and provide additional updates as they become available.