Trump even called in twice during the day to tell voters to back Matt Van Epps, the Republican candidate, in Tuesday’s special election. Van Epps was supported by a phalanx of party leaders on Monday, including national chairman Joe Gruters, Gov. John Rowenczak, meanwhile, said he is voting for Van Epps because he is concerned that the country is becoming too liberal. Van Epps has been backed by more than $1 million from the Trump-supporting MAGA Inc. super PAC. “The fact that they are spending millions of dollars to hold a seat that Donald Trump just won by 22 points is extraordinary.”___Mattise reported from Nashville, Tennessee.

Source: Huffington Post December 02, 2025 12:38 UTC