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Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles loses Tennessee’s GOP primary amid controversies including a probe into campaign finance and past anti-Muslim remarks, underscoring the ongoing influence of Trump endorsements in competitive races.
The Trump campaign is not hiring far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has a history of making incendiary anti-Muslim comments. Former President Trump had reportedly met with Loomer recently and directed advisers to give her a position supporting his candidacy for the White House in 2024. News that Trump was considering her for a campaign role drew backlash, including from some of the former president’s most ardent supporters. The Trump campaign had earlier issued a statement that neither confirmed nor denied whether Loomer was being brought on in some capacity with the campaign itself or a Trump-aligned super PAC.