President Trump rallied Tennessee voters by phone and railed against the “AOC of Tennessee” in a bid to boost Republican Matt Van Epps before Tuesday’s special election , which has major implications for the GOP House majority.

Trump called House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who stumped for Van Epps, and underscored the risks of Republicans losing the special election, which could jeopardize the GOP’s grip on the lower chamber.

“Remember, he’s got a majority of three,” Trump told voters in Franklin, Tenn., on speakerphone. “There aren’t many people who can do that. But we have to win this seat.”

“The whole world is watching Tennessee right now, and they’re watching your district,” the president continued. “It’s got to show that the Republican Party is stronger.”

The president also

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