WASHINGTON – The latest polls from Tennessee’s special election cycle paint a familiar picture for John Gizzi of Newsmax readership: President Donald Trump appears poised to influence outcomes far beyond his official campaign schedule.
In this week’s pivotal race in district 7, the absence of Trump on the ballot was keenly felt. As one former GOP congressman observed, “With Trump not on the ballot, some of his voters were staying home.” This dynamic shifted candidate Van Epps’ messaging towards highlighting Aftyn Behn’s perceived opposition to key issues championed by Trump supporters.
The article focuses exclusively on John Gizzi’s perspective and analysis regarding U.S. politics, specifically events in Tennessee-7 during the 2025 election cycle. No other media sources or outlets are referenced except for Newsmax itself.
