Trump pulls endorsement of Hurd, backs Scheppelman in CD3
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Hurd after criticizing his vote on a bill concerning tariffs on Canada.

SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYThe Grand Junction Daily Sentinel is a local news outlet, and this article identifies a reporter and presents statements from the people involved. The text offers little information about the outlet’s corrections practices or broader reporting record.
- Source type — Local news outlet with a regional reporting focus.
- Author attribution — A named reporter is credited.
- Source diversity — Statements from Trump, Scheppelman and Hurd are included.
- Transparency — The article provides limited evidence about correction practices or editorial standards.
The article reports the endorsement change and includes direct statements from Trump, Scheppelman and Hurd. It gives limited detail about the tariff-related bill or the circumstances of the vote, which constrains context.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article includes the endorsement and criticism from Trump as well as responses from Scheppelman and Hurd. It does not provide much independent context about the tariff bill or the arguments surrounding it.
- Counterarguments presented — Hurd's response is included alongside Trump's criticism, and Scheppelman responds to the endorsement.
- Source diversity — The principal people involved are represented through their own statements.
- Omitted context — The bill and the arguments behind the vote receive little explanation.
The article presents the endorsement change and competing statements in straightforward, attributed language, without an evident partisan argument of its own.
- Language tone — Charged descriptions appear in Trump's attributed post rather than as the article's own wording.
- Source selection — The article includes statements from Trump, Scheppelman and Hurd.
- Framing — The story focuses on the endorsement change and its stated reason.
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.
Trump announced that he was withdrawing his prior endorsement of Hurd and backing Scheppelman, calling Hurd a “Republican in Name Only” and criticizing his vote on the tariff-related bill. Trump also praised Scheppelman and outlined policy priorities he said she would pursue.
Scheppelman thanked Trump and said she wanted to help repair damage to the economy and make it more affordable for working families. Hurd said he would put his district first and make decisions based on the Constitution and what he considered best for the district and the country. The Republican primary is scheduled for June 30.
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SWIPE →Incumbent representative whose endorsement Trump withdrew after Hurd's vote on the tariff-related bill.
President who withdrew his endorsement of Hurd and endorsed Scheppelman.
Trump's version of this story ↗Republican House candidate endorsed by Trump in Colorado's 3rd District race.
Scheppelman's version of this story ↗Political figure mentioned in Scheppelman's statement.
Senator mentioned in Trump's account of his former endorsement of Mo Brooks.
Former congressman mentioned in Trump's comparison to an earlier withdrawn endorsement.
Part of a bigger story
9 OUTLETSTrump withdrew his endorsement of Jeff Hurd and endorsed primary challenger Hope Scheppelman after Hurd took a position against tariffs. The accounts tie the withdrawal to Hurd’s tariff stance or vote. Left-leaning outlets center Trump’s tariff rationale for withdrawing support. Center outlets add Hurd’s constitutional and constituent-focused defense of his vote. Right-leaning outlets present the withdrawal as a justified response to Hurd’s backing of a Supreme Court tariff ruling.
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