President Donald Trump is weighing in ahead of a high-stakes special election in Tennessee.
Constituents in Tennessee’s 7th congressional district will cast their last votes on Tuesday to replace retired Republican Rep. Mark Green, choosing between Trump-endorsed Matt Van Epps and scandal-ridden Democrat Aftyn Behn.
‘She hates Christianity. … She hates country music.’
“Matt Van Epps, he’s a winner,” Trump said over the phone during a rally with Speaker Mike Johnson. “He’s going to be great. Don’t let this stuff fool you. The Democrats are spending a fortune.”
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Apart from party affiliation and policy platform, Trump pointed to two main reasons why Tennesseans should turn their backs on Behn.
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