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August 7, 2026
Trump Defends Endorsement Record After Ogles' Primary Loss
- Trump claims an 8-1 endorsement record in recent primaries, downplaying the loss of Rep. Andy Ogles.
- Ogles lost to Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee's Republican primary, receiving 46.8% of the vote.
- Trump immediately endorsed Hatcher for the upcoming general election against Democrat Chaz Molder.
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- Trump touts wins in Tennessee primary despite Ogles lossAug 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM · The Hill
- Trump brags about endorsement record and dismisses his loss because the candidate had ‘virtually no chance of winning’Aug 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM · Independent
- Why Andy Ogles is trendingAug 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM · CNN