US Congressman Andy Ogles, who has a history of anti-Muslim statements, lost Tennessee's Republican primary on Thursday despite the endorsement of President Donald Trump to challenger Charlie Hatcher in a rare election defeat for a Trump-backed candidate.

Ogles has the support of Trump, which is seen as a silver bullet in primaries, but the congressman is facing a well-funded primary challenger.

Trump reiterated his support amid a closer-than-expected primary against former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher.