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Trump switches support in Oklahoma congressional race as formerly endorsed pastor candidate suspends campaign

He withdrew his endorsement of Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford in Oklahoma’s 1st District race.

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Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford in Oklahoma’s 1st District race. Lahmeyer said he had already decided to suspend his campaign, while primary results put Tedford first and Lahmeyer second, advancing both to a runoff.

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Trump Shifts Support to Tedford in Oklahoma Congressional Primary

Outlets agree that Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford in Oklahoma’s congressional race, and that Lahmeyer suspended his campaign. Left-leaning outlets foreground reports about Lahmeyer’s messages and alleged infidelity alongside his exit. Center outlets focus on the endorsement switch and campaign withdrawal, with some noting Lahmeyer said he had decided to leave before Trump changed his support. Right-leaning outlets also recount the switch and exit, while some emphasize the texting controversy and one draws a contrast with a Democratic candidate.

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