Trump Claims 8-1 Endorsement Record, Backs Loyal Loser Charlie Hatcher
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Trump Claims 8-1 Endorsement Record, Backs Loyal Loser Charlie Hatcher

Trump touts a strong endorsement scorecard while pledging continued support to Charlie Hatcher, a former Tennessee agriculture commissioner who ran against another Trump-backed candidate.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 7, 2026, 7:59 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump declared victory on his endorsement scorecard, claiming an 8-1 record and standing by the one candidate who lost.