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Trump withdraws endorsement of GOP Congressan Jeff Hurd after tariff ruling

Trump withdrew his endorsement of Hurd and backed Scheppelman, citing Hurd’s position on tariffs.

Trump withdraws endorsement of GOP Congressan Jeff Hurd after tariff ruling
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Feb 21, 2026
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President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd and endorsed House candidate Hope Scheppelman after Hurd defended Congress’s authority over tariffs. The break followed a Supreme Court ruling limiting Trump’s tariff authority and his announcement that he would raise the global tariff rate to 15%.

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President who withdrew his endorsement of Hurd, endorsed Scheppelman and announced a higher tariff rate

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Jeff Hurd
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Colorado representative whose tariff position preceded Trump’s withdrawal of his endorsement

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Colorado House candidate endorsed by Trump to replace Hurd

Mo Brooks
Former U.S. Representative (R-AL)

Former Alabama congressman cited by Trump as the only previous endorsement he had withdrawn

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Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Jeff Hurd

Outlets agree that Trump withdrew his endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd and backed his primary challenger, Hope Scheppelman, amid a dispute over tariffs. Center outlets connect the switch to Hurd’s tariff vote, often including his defense of it and its implications for the Colorado primary. Right-leaning outlets also link the switch to Hurd’s tariff position, with some stressing Trump’s criticism and the electoral stakes of opposing him.

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