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"AOC of Tennessee" Laughs at Trump's Last Minute Tele-Rally For GOP Opponent

Trump endorsed Van Epps and announced a tele-rally for the Republican candidate with House Speaker Mike Johnson.

"AOC of Tennessee" Laughs at Trump's Last Minute Tele-Rally For GOP Opponent
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Tennessee state Rep. Aftyn Behn, the Democratic candidate in a special election for the 7th congressional district, mocked a planned tele-rally by President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson for Republican Matt Van Epps. A poll cited in the article shows Van Epps leading Behn 48% to 46% ahead of the December 2 election.

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Donald Trump
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President and planned tele-rally host supporting Matt Van Epps

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Aftyn Behn
D · TN

Tennessee state representative and Democratic candidate for the 7th congressional district

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Mark E. Green
Former U.S. Representative (R-TN)

Former Republican representative from Tennessee

Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House and planned tele-rally host supporting Matt Van Epps

Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7

Republican candidate for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district

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Trump Urges Support for Van Epps at Tennessee Rally

Trump called into a Tennessee rally and urged voters to elect Republican Matt Van Epps ahead of the special election for the 7th District. Articles describe the contest as close. Center outlets emphasize the race’s competitiveness and include responses to Trump’s claims about Democrat Aftyn Behn. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s criticism of Behn and his push for Van Epps, with attention to Republican strength.

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