Morgan Murphy declares for U.S. Senate

September 22, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Former Tuberville aid Morgan Murphy has declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate as a Republican. Murphy is also a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Murphy said that he is committed to fighting DEI.

"Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" policies are toxic, Marxist ideology in disguise," said Murphy. "These DEI policies pit Americans against each other and are the most dangerous threat we face. I will not shy away from calling out DEI ideology that seeks equity over equality and diversity over merit. As your Senator, I will offer a bill that will make DEI policies in the federal government illegal."

Murphy promised to support an "America First" foreign policy.

"I served twice for President Trump, helping to craft an America First foreign policy that put our country-not global elites-at the center of every decision," said Murphy." I know what it means to stand up to China, hold our NATO allies accountable, and keep America out of costly, unnecessary wars. My priorities: • Hold China accountable for trade abuses, intellectual property theft, and COVID-19. • Demand NATO allies pay their fair share. • End blank checks to foreign governments. America's interests come first. • Oppose globalist policies that undermine our sovereignty."

Murphy said that he wants to abolish IRS.

"The Internal Revenue Service is a weaponized bureaucracy that punishes hardworking Americans and small businesses. And it's an outdated, inefficient, and expensive drag on our prosperity, costing the American economy $1 trillion for every $3 trillion collected in taxes," said Murphy. "It's time for a tax revolution. My priorities: • Abolish the IRS and eliminate the federal income tax-forever. • Replace our broken tax code with a simple, fair national sales tax-the Fair Tax. • Make taxes transparent and constitutional-no more hidden loopholes. • Empower families and small businesses to keep more of what they earn. • End government overreach into your bank account and private life. • Tax those who have avoided income tax for years including illegal aliens and multinational corporations that hire foreigners instead of Americans."

Murphy said that he is committed to America being a leader in energy.

"Alabama's natural resources and innovation make us an energy leader," said Murphy. "A third of our grid is nuclear, but it's aging. We need inexpensive, clean, reliable power. My priorities: • Invest in next-generation, safe nuclear power-zero emissions, reliable energy. • Cut red tape and speed up permitting for new energy projects. • Bring back clean, safe Thorium as a nuclear power source. • Make Alabama a national leader in nuclear research and manufacturing. • Support American oil and gas • Protect our land, air, and water for future generations."

Murphy is also for making the federal government leaner, less wasteful, and more transparent.

"As a business leader with an MBA, I know how to balance a budget and demand accountability," said Murphy. "Washington is addicted to spending your money, and career politicians have forgotten whom they work for. We don't have a revenue problem. America has a spending problem. My priorities: • Audit every federal agency-no more blank checks. • Cut wasteful, duplicative, and outdated government programs. • Demand a balanced budget amendment-Washington must live within its means. • Support term limits for Congress.• Increase transparency so taxpayers can see where their money goes."

Murphy has served in the Trump administration.

"The greatest honor of my career has been working for President Trump in both his first and second terms," Murphy said.

He also supports Tuberville's bid to be Alabama's next governor. He called Tuberville a fighter.

Murphy – a graduated of Mountain Brook High School and the now closed Birmingham Southern College – lives in Mountain Brook with his son.

Murphy faces a crowded GOP field for U.S. Senate that includes: Cattleman Rodney Walker, Congressman Barry Moore, Attorney General Steve Marshall, and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson.

The Republican primary is May 19, 2026.

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