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Trump urges Tennessee voters to back GOP candidate over Democrat who 'openly disdains Country music'

Trump urged voters to support Van Epps in the special House election.

Trump urges Tennessee voters to back GOP candidate over Democrat who 'openly disdains Country music'
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President Trump urged Tennessee voters to elect Matt Van Epps, attacking Democrat Aftyn Behn over past comments about country music. Behn’s campaign disputed Trump’s claims, and a poll cited in the article showed the special-election race neck and neck.

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Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7

Republican candidate in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election

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Aftyn Behn
D · TN

Democratic candidate in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Van Epps and criticized Behn

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

Former representative whose resignation created the vacancy

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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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