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Trump switches support in Oklahoma congressional race as formerly endorsed pastor candidate suspends campaign

Trump reversed his earlier endorsement of Lahmeyer and announced support for Tedford.

Trump switches support in Oklahoma congressional race as formerly endorsed pastor candidate suspends campaign
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President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford in Oklahoma’s Republican congressional race. Lahmeyer said he had decided to suspend his campaign the night before Trump’s switch; primary results showed Tedford and Lahmeyer advancing to a runoff.

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Trump Shifts Support to Tedford in Oklahoma Congressional Primary

Outlets agree that Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford in Oklahoma’s congressional race, and that Lahmeyer suspended his campaign. Left-leaning outlets foreground reports about Lahmeyer’s messages and alleged infidelity alongside his exit. Center outlets focus on the endorsement switch and campaign withdrawal, with some noting Lahmeyer said he had decided to leave before Trump changed his support. Right-leaning outlets also recount the switch and exit, while some emphasize the texting controversy and one draws a contrast with a Democratic candidate.

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