politics
Trump primary endorsement losses stack up
President Donald Trump’s role as a kingmaker for the Republican Party hit a snag this week as two of his preferred candidates in primary races were defeated, including Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), bringing his loss total to six for the cycle.
TL;DR
- Two of Donald Trump's preferred candidates in Republican primary races were defeated this week.
- This brings Trump's total losses for endorsed candidates in primaries to six for the cycle.
- Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) was among the defeated candidates, losing to Charlie Hatcher.
- Hatcher was backed by establishment Republicans, including Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.