Trump Endorses Ogles in Tennessee
Now: Andy Ogles Loses Primary Despite Trump's Endorsement
Former President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Representative Andy Ogles for re-election in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District amid a competitive primary against Charlie Hatcher.
Where it stands: Andy Ogles Loses Primary Despite Trump's Endorsement — coverage is fading (16 → 3 episodes/week).→ clip (13:00, City Cast Nashville, Aug 11)
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Trump quickly distanced himself from Andy Ogles after primary loss.
NotableAfter Andy Ogles lost the primary to Charlie Hatcher, Trump distanced himself from Andy Ogles, stating that Andy Ogles had 'virtually no chance of winning.' This was a notable shift as Trump had previously endorsed Andy Ogles, but following the loss, he quickly endorsed Hatcher instead.
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“the day after the primary, Trump kind of abandoned Andy Ogles and namelessly said that the one endorsement he made that didn't win had no chance, being Andy Ogles, and then immediately endorsed Hatcher.”
Trump abandoned Andy Ogles and endorsed Hatcher after Andy Ogles' loss.
“Andy Ogles, quote, was a person who I remain loyal to, even though he had virtually no chance of winning and was running against a great Trump candidate named Charlie Hatcher.”
Trump stated Andy Ogles had 'virtually no chance of winning.'
“We had the Trump endorsed Andy Ogles lose, and then Trump immediately throws that guy under the bus, says he had no chance anyway, but he stayed loyal to him.”
Trump criticized Andy Ogles post-defeat, saying he had no chance.
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