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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.

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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Jeff Hurd
R · CO-3

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who withdrew his endorsement of Hurd and endorsed Scheppelman.

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

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Former congressman mentioned in Trump's comparison to an earlier withdrawn endorsement.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

Trump 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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