President Donald Trump on Saturday withdrew his endorsement of Republican Representative Jeff Hurd of Colorado, following the congressman’s vote in favor of a resolution opposing the president’s tariff agenda. This action comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against parts of the president’s tariff policies on Friday.
Political Fallout
Representative Hurd is now among the first to face the consequences of the president’s displeasure. Trump announced his decision on his Truth Social platform, stating, “Based on a lack of support, in particular for the unbelievably successful TARIFFS… I am hereby WITHDRAWING my Endorsement of RINO Congressman Jeff Hurd.”
Hurd was part of a group of six Republican members of the House who joined Democrats in approving a resolution to repeal Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The 46-year-old congressman defended his vote by emphasizing Congress’s primary authority to regulate foreign commerce and arguing that the tariffs harmed people and businesses in Colorado.
Trump stated, “Retirar un respaldo es una decisión difícil para mí. Solo lo he hecho una vez… Sin embargo, estas son las decisiones que debemos tomar para ¡Hacer que Estados Unidos vuelva a ser grande!”
The president has now endorsed Hope Scheppelman, a U.S. Navy veteran and critical care nurse practitioner, to challenge Hurd in the Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. The primary election is scheduled for June 30.
Further Developments
On Saturday, the president also raised the tariff on imports from all countries to 15%, effective “immediately.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted President Trump to withdraw his endorsement of Jeff Hurd?
President Trump withdrew his endorsement after Representative Hurd voted in favor of a resolution opposing the president’s tariff policies.
Who is Hope Scheppelman?
Hope Scheppelman is a U.S. Navy veteran and critical care nurse practitioner who is now endorsed by President Trump to challenge Jeff Hurd in the Republican primary.
When is the Colorado Republican primary election?
Colorado’s Republican primary election is on June 30.
As political alignments shift and the June primary approaches, how might this endorsement withdrawal influence the strategies of both candidates and the overall outcome of the election?
