President Trump took a break from tweeting about impeachment hearings and attacking Democrats to praise Kentucky’s newly elected attorney general.

Cameron, 34, is the first black person in Kentucky's history to be voted individually to statewide office, the first black attorney general, and the first Republican elected to the role in more than 70 years. He handily won the election in November, defeating Democrat Greg Stumbo 57.7% to 42.3%.

“Daniel Cameron, who just won the A.G. race in the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a young and very talented political star. You will be hearing much from Cameron in the years to come!” Trump said.



Daniel Cameron, who just won the A.G. race in the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a young and very talented political star. You will be hearing much from Cameron in the years to come! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 23, 2019



The Kentucky election was closely watched because of Trump’s attempts to rally support for incumbent Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, who was defeated by Democrat Andy Beshear by a close margin.

Speaking at a rally prior to the election, Trump endorsed Cameron and declared that “a star is born” when he brought him up to the stage.