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Trump raises stakes ahead of Tennessee special election: 'The world is watching'

Van Epps is the Republican candidate at whose rally Trump urged supporters to deliver a sweeping victory.

Trump raises stakes ahead of Tennessee special election: 'The world is watching'
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President Trump called into a rally for Tennessee Republican Matt Van Epps a day before the special election, urging a decisive win and attacking Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn. The race is for the seat vacated by former Rep. Mark Green.

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Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7

Republican candidate in the Tennessee special election

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who called into the rally and criticized Behn

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

Former representative whose resignation created the vacancy

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House

Aftyn Behn
D · TN

Democratic candidate in the Tennessee special election

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Trump Urges Support for Matt Van Epps Ahead of Tennessee Special Election

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump urged Tennessee voters to support Republican Matt Van Epps before the special House election. Center outlets frame the race as competitive and politically consequential, with several including responses from Democrats or Behn. Right-leaning outlets center Trump's endorsement and turnout appeal, with some also foregrounding his attacks on Behn.

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