President Donald Trump has his candidate for Congress in Kentucky's fourth district, but his candidate isn't running yet.

Trump has been criticizing the current congressman, Thomas Massie.

Massie is a Republican, but he has publicly disagreed with Trump on budget issues, and Massie is leading an effort for Congress to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Something Trump of course, opposes.

Trump has vowed to back a primary opponent to Massie in 2026.

Friday, in a Truth Social post, Trump said he backs Ed Goren, a former Navy Seal from Shelby County who ran unsuccessfully for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2024.

This is video from Gall Ryans commercials in that race, a race eventually won by Aaron Reed last year.

Ryan spoke to The Courier Journal about his background and his position on the issues.

I sought out and I went to Army Ranger School, one of the toughest training schools next to Seal training in the world, to be a better leader.

And it did that for me.

And then I led Rangers in combat.

But that leadership experience, that's a crucible of, food, sleep, denial and hardship in arduous conditions to simulate combat, made me a better leader.

I sort that out as a junior officer to make myself a better leader.

I'm going to protect the Second Amendment.

I'm pro-life.

I'm pro constitution.

And I'm going to protect our values.

Part of part of my campaign is positivity, prosperity, and the protection of our culture.

I'm going to fight inflation, eliminate the income tax and wasteful spending, and cut regulations.

I believe in accountability and transparency.

Combat the gangs.

Fentanyl, the illegal drugs, increased penalties for dangerous criminals and hold officials that are doing catch and release accountable.

I will look generationally as a legislator for the for the best interest of, these communities, these counties, my district and the Commonwealth.

President Trump said this in his post Friday quote, unlike lightweight Massie, a totally ineffective loser who has failed us so badly.

Captain Ed Gallatin is a winner who will not let you down.

Run, Ed.

Run and quote.

Politico reports that goal.

Ryan thanked Trump for his support on Saturday but did not officially launch a bid.

He said he would make an announc