- Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters at a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, that he could "say the stupidest things" and they would still applaud him.
- Speaking at a rally to boost local Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, Trump questioned why he needed to campaign in a state where GOP candidates are polling strongly.
- The president repeated unevidenced claims that he won three elections and was cheated out of victory in his second presidential campaign.
- Trump urged attendees to support Republican candidates on the ballot, telling the audience to "just pretend I'm on the ballot".
- The event comes as polling indicates some conservative voters believe local GOP candidates might fare better by distancing themselves from the president.
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