{"id":2572294,"date":"2026-02-21T19:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-yanks-endorsement-from-colorado-republican-over-tariffs\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T19:28:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T00:28:52","slug":"trump-yanks-endorsement-from-colorado-republican-over-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-yanks-endorsement-from-colorado-republican-over-tariffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump yanks endorsement from Colorado Republican over tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-yanks-endorsement-from-colorado-republican-over-tariffs%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2572294&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump has withdrawn his endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) for reelection after Hurd voted to repeal tariffs on Canada. Trump criticized Hurd for supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-big-tech-and-media-actions-to-steal-the-election-heres-whats-going-on-in-pennsylvania-and-michigan\/\" title=\"Democrat, Big Tech and Media Actions to Steal the Election \u2013 Here\u2019s What\u2019s Going on in Pennsylvania and Michigan\">foreign countries<\/a> and immediately endorsed Hurd\u2019s challenger, Hope Scheppelman, praising her as a patriot who will uphold his America First policies. He said he is backing Scheppelman because Hurd \u201clet me and our Country down,\u201d and warned that Republicans who vote against tariffs would face consequences in primaries. The endorsement reversal comes amid Trump\u2019s anger over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-claims-win-after-tariff-vote-fails-over-miscalculation\/\" title=\"Schumer claims &#039;win&#039; after tariff vote fails over miscalculation\">tariff vote<\/a> and his pledge to retaliate against Republicans who oppose tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>The piece also notes broader tariff activity: after the vote, Trump raised the prospect of new tariffs and, following a Supreme Court ruling against his liberation Day levies, moved to impose a new worldwide tariff of 15% under a different provision.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump yanks endorsement from Colorado Republican over tariff vote<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2511757\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\">Donald Trump<\/a> has withdrawn his endorsement for Rep. Jeff Hurd&rsquo;s (R-CO) reelection bid in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/colorado\" type=\"link\" id=\"washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/colorado\">Colorado<\/a>&lsquo;s 3rd District, expressing fury over Hurd&rsquo;s recent vote for repealing his tariffs on Canada.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Based on a lack of support, in particular for the unbelievably successful TARIFFS imposed on Foreign Countries and Companies which has made America Richer, Stronger, Bigger, and Better than ever before, I am hereby WITHDRAWING my Endorsement of RINO Congressman Jeff Hurd, of Colorado&rsquo;s 3rd District,&rdquo; the president <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116110654345152184\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116110654345152184\">posted<\/a> on Truth Social. &ldquo;Congressman Hurd is one of a small number of Legislators who have let me and our Country down. He is more interested in protecting Foreign Countries that have been ripping us off for decades than he is the United States of America.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4464808\/koch-backed-latino-group-announces-first-2026-endorsements\/\">Koch-backed Latino group announces first 2026 endorsements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/4454790\/madison-sheahan-ohio-house-race-immigration-enforcement\/\">Former ICE deputy director seeks GOP nomination in Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/4455328\/walk-the-vote-americans-moving-scrambling-electoral-college\/\">Americans are moving in great numbers, and scrambling the Electoral College map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>In the same breath, Trump endorsed Hurd&rsquo;s challenger, Hope Scheppelman, a Navy veteran and former Vice Chairwoman of the Colorado Republican Party. He touted Scheppelman as a &ldquo;Highly Respected Patriot&rdquo; who &ldquo;knows the America First Policies required, and will do everything necessary to Defend our Country, Support our Military\/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Hope Scheppelman has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Colorado&rsquo;s 3rd Congressional District and, unlike RINO Jeff Hurd, HOPE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!&rdquo; Trump added.<\/p>\n<p>The reversal from Trump comes after Hurd crossed the aisle last week in voting to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4455101\/house-votes-repeal-trump-canada-tariffs\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4455101\/house-votes-repeal-trump-canada-tariffs\/\">repeal<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"... taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s tariffs on Canada that were imposed under a national emergency. The measure ultimately passed, in what was a rebuke of his <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >tariff agenda<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That vote stoked Trump&rsquo;s ire, with the president vowing retaliation against any Republican who voted against the tariffs, warning they would &ldquo;seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/4466584\/trump-worldwide-tariff-15-percent-supreme-court\/\">TRUMP RAISES NEW &lsquo;WORLDWIDE TARIFF&rsquo; TO 15% IN WAKE OF &lsquo;ANTI-AMERICAN&rsquo; SUPREME COURT RULING<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But Trump&rsquo;s move also follows an even larger setback for the president&rsquo;s tariff authority on Friday, when the Supreme Court ruled against his &ldquo;Liberation Day&rdquo; levies. Trump blasted the ruling after it dropped, fuming at some of the justices he appointed.<\/p>\n<p>While those tariffs have been tossed, Trump quickly moved to impose a new global tariff under a different provision, one he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/4466584\/trump-worldwide-tariff-15-percent-supreme-court\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/4466584\/trump-worldwide-tariff-15-percent-supreme-court\/\">raised <\/a>to 15% earlier Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paraphrased summary:<br \/>\nPresident Donald Trump withdrew his backing for Rep. Jeff Hurd\u2019s reelection in Colorado\u2019s 3rd District after Hurd voted to repeal the tariffs Trump had placed on Canada. Trump argued on Truth Social that Hurd showed little support for what he called the successful tariffs that boosted America, and he accused Hurd of prioritizing foreign interests over the United States. Trump then endorsed Hurd\u2019s opponent, Hope Scheppelman, praising her as a patriot who will pursue America First policies, defend the country, and support the military and veterans. Hurd\u2019s vote to repeal the tariffs last week prompted Trump\u2019s anger and a warning that Republicans who oppose the tariffs would face consequences, including primaries. The move came amid a broader setback for Trump\u2019s tariff authority after the Supreme Court struck down his Liberation Day levies, though Trump quickly announced a new global 15% tariff under a different provision.<\/p>\n<p>55-character title:<br \/>\nTrump ends Hurd endorsement over tariff vote in CO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2572295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-collage-49fgyi526-1771717574396.jpg?1771699724&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[6024,13348,6203,50406,3634],"class_list":["post-2572294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-colorado","tag-endorsement","tag-gop","tag-tariffs-2","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-collage-49fgyi526-1771717574396.jpg?1771699724&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2572294"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2572298,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572294\/revisions\/2572298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2572295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2572294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2572294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2572294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}