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Trump Reendorses 'RINO' Congressman He Unendorsed Less Than A Month Ago

Jeff Hurd thanked Trump for renewing his endorsement and said he would continue campaigning to represent Colorado’s Third District.

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Donald Trump reversed his February decision to withdraw his endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd and endorsed him again after saying Hurd’s primary rival, Hope Scheppelman, agreed to leave the race for a role in his administration. Hurd welcomed the renewed support, and the article says he appeared to be unopposed for the Republican nomination.

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Jeff Hurd
R · CO-3

Colorado representative whose endorsement and primary race are the focus

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who first withdrew and then restored his endorsement of Hurd.

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Former Republican primary challenger to Hurd who agreed to leave the race for a role in the administration.

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Former representative for Hurd’s district, mentioned for moving to another district

Katie Boyd Britt
R · AL · SEN

Senator mentioned in Trump’s account of the 2022 Alabama Senate race

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

Former congressman cited in Trump’s comparison to an earlier withdrawn endorsement

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Trump Re-Endorses Representative Jeff Hurd

Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd after withdrawing it, and Hurd welcomed the support. Right-leaning outlets frame the story around Trump's reversal after Hurd's tariff vote and Hurd's response. Unrated coverage varies on whether the challenger had left the race and adds Democratic reactions or Republican lobbying as context.

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