GOP hopeful removes ‘Pro-Trump’ mention from campaign slogan in deep-red seat

Published September 23, 2026 4:26pm ET | Updated September 23, 2026 7:18pm ET



EXCLUSIVE — Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has changed his campaign slogan to remove a reference to President Donald Trump.

Hatcher, who ousted incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) in Tennessee’s August primary, ran as a “Pro-Trump” candidate, even as Ogles held Trump’s endorsement in the primary. Trump quickly got behind Hatcher following his primary victory, calling him a “Great ‘Trump’ Candidate.”

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