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Trump weighs in on competitive Tennessee special election: 'The whole world is watching'

Trump called into a rally to voice support for Van Epps shortly before Election Day.

Trump weighs in on competitive Tennessee special election: 'The whole world is watching'
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Dec 1, 2025
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President Donald Trump called into a rally to endorse Matt Van Epps ahead of Tennessee’s competitive 7th District special election. The race could affect Republicans’ narrow House majority and is being watched as a signal of party strength before the 2026 midterms.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Van Epps and urged voters to support him

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Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7

Republican nominee in Tennessee’s 7th District special election

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Aftyn Behn
D · TN

Democratic nominee in Tennessee’s 7th District special election

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U.S. representative from Texas backing Behn

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

U.S. House Speaker who was on the call with Trump

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president who rallied for Behn

ALSO MENTIONED  David Hogg, Former DNC vice chairman backing Behn; Ken Martin, DNC chairman backing Behn; Rachel Campbell, Tennessee Democratic Party chair commenting on the race

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Trump Urges Support for Van Epps at Tennessee Rally

Trump called into a Tennessee rally and urged voters to elect Republican Matt Van Epps ahead of the special election for the 7th District. Articles describe the contest as close. Center outlets emphasize the race’s competitiveness and include responses to Trump’s claims about Democrat Aftyn Behn. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s criticism of Behn and his push for Van Epps, with attention to Republican strength.

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