Trump-backed 'carpetbagger' gets grilled by a local radio station – and completely flunks their quiz
Raw StoryDuring an interview with Michael Patrick Leahy of Tennessee Star, former State Department spokesperson under Mike Pompeo and current candidate for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional district, Morgan Ortagus, was asked about her newly minted status as a Tennessee resident. I don’t drive anywhere that I go.. Leahy: One of the most famous NASCAR drivers living today lives in the 5th District and has a large auto dealership in Franklin. “I am told the very strong and impressive Morgan Ortagus is exploring a run for Congress in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District,” Trump said in January. “I couldn’t be happier because she’s an absolute warrior for America First and MAGA!” The endorsement resulted in "serious backlash," Politico reported, "with his supporters accusing him of spurning a staunch Republican ally who’s running."