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Trump pulls endorsement of Hurd, backs Scheppelman in CD3

Trump endorsed Scheppelman as his choice to replace Hurd, and she welcomed his support.

Trump pulls endorsement of Hurd, backs Scheppelman in CD3
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd and endorsed Hope Scheppelman in Colorado’s 3rd District race, citing Hurd’s vote against a bill disapproving of Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Hurd defended his vote as an exercise of independent judgment, while Scheppelman welcomed Trump’s support.

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Republican House candidate endorsed by Trump in Colorado's 3rd District race.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who withdrew his endorsement of Hurd and endorsed Scheppelman.

Trump's version of this story ↗
Jeff Hurd
R · CO-3

Incumbent representative whose endorsement Trump withdrew after Hurd's vote on the tariff-related bill.

Hurd's version of this story ↗

Political figure mentioned in Scheppelman's statement.

Katie Boyd Britt
R · AL · SEN

Senator mentioned in Trump's account of his former endorsement of Mo Brooks.

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

Former congressman mentioned in Trump's comparison to an earlier withdrawn endorsement.

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Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Jeff Hurd and Endorses Hope Scheppelman

Outlets agree that Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd and endorsed Hope Scheppelman, Hurd’s Republican primary opponent in Colorado’s 3rd District. They tie the switch to Hurd’s position on tariffs. Center outlets explain the switch through Hurd’s tariff-related vote and include responses from Hurd and Scheppelman. Right-leaning outlets frame Trump’s move as justified by Hurd’s tariff position and stress Trump’s criticism of him.

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