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Trump pulls endorsement of Hurd over tariffs vote

Trump withdrew his endorsement of Hurd after the congressman supported a resolution to repeal tariffs on Canada.

Trump pulls endorsement of Hurd over tariffs vote
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President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd and backed Hurd’s primary challenger, Hope Scheppelman, after Hurd supported a resolution to repeal tariffs on Canada. Hurd defended his vote as a matter of congressional authority and Colorado’s economic interests.

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Donald Trump
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President who withdrew his endorsement of Hurd and endorsed Scheppelman

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Jeff Hurd
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Representative whose tariff vote prompted Trump to withdraw his endorsement

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Hurd’s primary challenger, whom Trump endorsed

Katie Boyd Britt
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Senator mentioned as Brooks’s opponent in the 2022 Republican primary

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

Former representative cited as a previous endorsement Trump withdrew

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Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Jeff Hurd

Outlets agree that Trump withdrew his endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd and backed his primary challenger, Hope Scheppelman, amid a dispute over tariffs. Center outlets connect the switch to Hurd’s tariff vote, often including his defense of it and its implications for the Colorado primary. Right-leaning outlets also link the switch to Hurd’s tariff position, with some stressing Trump’s criticism and the electoral stakes of opposing him.

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