Tennessee mayor clashes with Democrats over Planned Parenthood Facebook post

January 27, 2026, 1:10 AM EST
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HAMITLON COUNTY, Tenn. (Fox News) — Mayor Weston Wamp of Hamilton County, Tennessee, engaged in a heated online exchange with local Democratic officials after a Facebook comment about Planned Parenthood sparked controversy.

Key Facts:

  • A community member’s comment on Wamp’s family Christmas post led to the clash.
  • Wamp criticized the comment as out of step with Hamilton County values.
  • Wamp shared screenshots of Democratic activists training with Planned Parenthood for campaigns.
  • The local Democratic Party accused Wamp of manufacturing outrage on social media.
  • Wamp was criticized for focusing on online comments rather than addressing real issues in the community.

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    Mayor Weston Wamp
    Caption: Then-Candidate Weston Wamp, now the mayor of Hamilton County, Tenn., is interviewed at the CQ Roll Call office in Washington, D.C., in this undated photo. (Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call)

    Wamp did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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