Overview
- The Kentucky governor is building a national profile without a formal campaign, promoting a unifying, faith-friendly appeal.
- At Davos, he condemned President Trump’s address as “dangerous, disrespectful and unhinged.”
- He centers his message on jobs, healthcare, public safety and education, urging plain language on issues such as addiction and hunger.
- His record includes mobilizing on abortion in 2023, backing labor, making Juneteenth a state holiday and vetoing anti-LGBTQ legislation.
- He says he has filed about 20 lawsuits against federal actions, claims most wins, and vows to credit Trump for policies that help Kentucky.