# Tennessee governor bucks Trump, endorses against Ogles in primary

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tennessee-governor-bucks-trump-endorses-against-ogles-in-primary/
- Published: 2026-08-05T03:10:23+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6009695-lee-bucks-trump-hatcher-endorsement/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee endorsed challenger Charlie Hatcher over incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles in a GOP primary for the 5th Congressional District
- Lee cited their 25-year personal friendship as the basis for his endorsement
- The gubernatorial support for a primary challenger reflects an internal Republican party divide

## Summary

Tennessee's Republican governor has backed Charlie Hatcher in a competitive primary race for a U.S. House seat, where Hatcher is challenging incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles for the party's nomination in the state's 5th Congressional District. Lee explained his decision by highlighting their quarter-century personal relationship, framing the endorsement as an act of loyalty to a long-standing friend rather than a policy-driven choice.

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