President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidate Matt Van Epps for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Van Epps, a West Point graduate and decorated Army helicopter pilot, as a “Patriot” who embodies courage and wisdom.

Trump highlighted Van Epps’ priorities if elected: securing the border, stopping migrant crime, cutting taxes, boosting U.S. manufacturing, expanding school choice, unleashing energy dominance, and defending the Second Amendment.
BREAKING: President Donald J. Trump ENDORSES Matt Van Epps for Congress🇺🇸
— Matt Van Epps for Congress (@MattForTN) October 3, 2025
READ TRUMP’S ENDORSEMENT BELOW: 👇https://t.co/ihx5oYH8tY#MattforTN #TN07 #TN7 #AmericaFirst pic.twitter.com/9kpy5Tq9Ts
The endorsement also noted Van Epps’ strong support from Congressman Jim Jordan and other MAGA allies. Trump declared Van Epps has his “Complete and Total Endorsement.”
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