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Trump withdraws endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, cites 'lack of support' on tariffs

Trump withdrew his endorsement of Hurd and backed Scheppelman, citing Hurd’s opposition to tariffs.

Trump withdraws endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, cites 'lack of support' on tariffs
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President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd and endorsed Hurd’s primary opponent, Hope Scheppelman, citing Hurd’s vote against tariffs on Canada. Hurd defended his vote, while Scheppelman criticized it.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who withdrew his endorsement of Hurd and endorsed Scheppelman

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Jeff Hurd
R · CO-3

Colorado representative whose vote against tariffs preceded Trump’s withdrawal of his endorsement

Hurd's version of this story ↗

Republican primary candidate endorsed by Trump as Hurd’s opponent

Scheppelman's version of this story ↗

Former president, referenced in Scheppelman’s statement

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative whose support Trump pulled before she resigned from Congress

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

Former representative whose endorsement Trump said he had withdrawn in 2022

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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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