Summary
In Tennessee, Democrats are using President Trump's stance against releasing the "Epstein files" to try to sway voters in a special congressional election. The race is tighter than expected in a district Trump won easily in 2024. Both parties are launching major ad campaigns to influence the outcome.
Key Facts
- President Trump opposes releasing documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, known as the "Epstein files".
- Democrats hope using this issue will split the conservative vote in Tennessee's special election.
- The election is for a seat that Trump won by 22 percentage points in 2024.
- A liberal group has spent over $300,000 on ads targeting Republican nominee Matt Van Epps.
- Mailers are supporting independent candidate Jon Thorp, who favors releasing the Epstein files.
- President Trump recently supported Van Epps in a tele-rally, calling the Democratic candidate a "Marxist".
- Republicans are stepping up advertising efforts with significant financial backing for Van Epps.
- This election is happening alongside other challenging races for Republicans this year.
