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

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

NBC News nation

Key Points:

  • President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado due to Hurd's opposition to Trump's tariff policies, instead endorsing Hurd’s primary opponent, Hope Scheppelman.
  • Trump criticized Hurd for lacking support for tariffs, which he described as "unbelievably successful" in strengthening the U.S. economy, and warned Republicans who oppose tariffs they will face political consequences.
  • Hurd voted to terminate Trump’s tariffs on Canada and defended the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down most of Trump’s tariff policies, emphasizing the need for Congress to control trade policy.
  • Scheppelman, a Navy veteran and former Colorado GOP vice chairwoman, pledged to support Trump’s agenda and criticized Hurd for

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