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'Another great night for the Republican Party!' Trump congratulates Matt Van Epps for winning Tennessee congressional race * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Trump announced and celebrated Van Epps's win in a public post.

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Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn in a Tennessee congressional race, and President Donald Trump publicly congratulated him. The article also recounts attacks on Behn and includes a separate prediction from Sen. Ted Cruz about the 2026 midterms.

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President who congratulated Van Epps after the election

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Democratic candidate defeated by Van Epps

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Texas senator commenting on the 2026 midterms

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Matt Van Epps Defeats Aftyn Behn in Tennessee Special Election

Matt Van Epps defeated Aftyn Behn in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election, and Donald Trump campaigned for Van Epps. Left-leaning outlets frame the close contest as a test of Republican strength and Trump’s influence. Center outlets report the win and Trump’s support, with several also stressing the closer-than-expected margin and its possible implications for Republicans. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Van Epps’s victory and Trump’s role in rallying Republicans, with one celebrating the result.

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