Donald Trump highlighted an 8–1 record for his endorsed candidates in Tennessee’s Republican primaries, while seeking to downplay the defeat of Representative Andy Ogles. Ogles’s loss is notable because he was an incumbent with Trump’s backing, making it a rare setback for a Trump-endorsed Republican in a congressional primary.

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Ogles in the Republican primary for the state’s 5th Congressional District. Trump said he had continued backing Ogles out of loyalty despite believing he had little chance, then gave Hatcher his endorsement; Hatcher will face Democratic nominee and Columbia mayor Chaz Molder in November.