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Trump launches attack on Nashville Democrat for 'hating Christianity and country music'

Trump used a Truth Social post to attack Behn and urge voters to support Van Epps.

Trump launches attack on Nashville Democrat for 'hating Christianity and country music'
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Donald Trump attacked Tennessee congressional candidate Aftyn Behn on Truth Social, accusing her of disliking Christianity and country music while urging voters to support Matt Van Epps. Behn’s past comments about Nashville and her recent explanation of them are part of the closely watched special-election contest.

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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 who attacked Behn and endorsed Van Epps

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Aftyn Behn
D · TN

Democratic congressional candidate targeted by Trump’s attack

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

Businessman who lost the Democratic primary

Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7

Republican congressional candidate endorsed by Trump

State representative who lost the Democratic primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Al Sharpton, Interviewer who spoke with Behn; Bo Mitchell, State representative who lost the Democratic primary

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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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