Trump Endorsement Could Shake Up Missouri Race | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Missouri’s 5th District is boiling over as six Republicans battle to unseat incumbent Emanuel Cleaver, with Trump’s potential endorsement looming as the ultimate game-changer. Big names like Senator Rick Brattin and Taylor Burks, flush with endorsements and cash, are positioning themselves as Trump-aligned “America First” champions — though some, like Brett Hueffmeier, are playing it cooler, waiting for a candidate who truly matches their values. With the primary just weeks away, campaign finances and Trump’s rumored pick could decide who walks into the general election — and who’s left in…