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Trump torches Nashville-hating Democrat for string of scandals: 'How the hell can you elect a person like that?'

Trump endorsed Van Epps and urged Tennessee voters to reject Behn, citing her remarks and past conduct.

Trump torches Nashville-hating Democrat for string of scandals: 'How the hell can you elect a person like that?'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 1, 2025
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Donald Trump endorsed Matt Van Epps and criticized Tennessee congressional candidate Aftyn Behn ahead of a special election. The article highlights Behn’s past remarks and a resurfaced video as reasons Trump said voters should reject her.

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Donald Trump R · President of the United States

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 17% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President endorsing Van Epps and criticizing Behn

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Aftyn Behn
D · TN

Democratic candidate in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District

Behn's version of this story ↗
Mark E. Green
Former U.S. Representative (R-TN)

Retired representative whose seat is being filled

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House at the rally with Trump

Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7

Republican candidate endorsed by Trump

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Lee, Tennessee governor whose office Behn entered in a past incident

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Trump Accuses Aftyn Behn of Hating Christianity in Tennessee Campaign

Trump urged Tennessee voters to back Republican Matt Van Epps in the special election and accused Democrat Aftyn Behn of hating Christianity. Left-leaning outlets frame Trump's intervention as a false accusation and focus on his role in the race. Right-leaning outlets present the accusation as part of the case against Behn, though one emphasizes a resurfaced video and another uses attributed language and includes her response.

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