Trump Endorses DesJarlais in Tennessee GOP Primary as Polls Close
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Trump Endorses DesJarlais in Tennessee GOP Primary as Polls Close

Trump backs Rep. Scott DesJarlais for re-election in Tennessee's 4th District, citing his farm-committee record and urging Republicans to vote before polls close.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 6, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Representative Scott DesJarlais, the Republican who has held Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District since 2011, for re-election as primary polls closed across the state.