Stockard on the Stump: Once called a RINO, Tennessee governor does Trump’s bidding

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 1,114

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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RINO no more.

A year and a half after President Donald Trump referred to him as a Republican in Name Only, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is battling for a starting spot on the president’s team.

He’s impressing the coach with hustle.

After attending an April 28 White House visit by British King Charles III — sitting on the front row at Trump’s invitation — three days later Lee took up the president’s request to …

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