Tennessee Republicans urge base to ‘hold the line’ despite economic pressures during Trump visit

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 895

Last Updated: 5 days, 2 hours ago

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Republican speakers at a rally headlined by President Donald Trump in Clarksville Saturday asked voters to “hold strong” to a Republican ticket in the midterm election amid frustration over inflation and high gas prices.

They painted Tennessee’s role as a “red wall” against Democratic competition.

The rally marked Trump’s second appearance in Tennessee in a two-week period. Recent polling has indicated waning Republican enthusiasm toward the …

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