Trump-backed House candidate removed from ballot by Tenn. Republicans
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Trump's endorsement of Ortagus was always a bit of a head-scratcher. She's the quintessential party insider - a typical neoconservative, establishment figure always looking for a government paycheck. She doesn't embody the MAGA movement, and her ouster is no big loss for Trump or his movement.
Trump has gone against his advisors in making a number of questionable endorsements in the 2022 primary races, which may put his political brand in jeopardy. Perhaps the disgraced former President is finally about to lose his status as Republican kingmaker?