Trump Withdraws Endorsement Of Rep. Jeff Hurd Over Tariffs
President Trump on Saturday withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd over his stance on tariffs and endorsed Hope Scheppelman; Hurd had voted to terminate tariffs on Canada on Feb. 11.
Overview
President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd and instead endorsed Hope Scheppelman, saying on Truth Social Saturday that Hurd lacked support for his tariff policies.
The reversal followed Hurd's Feb. 11 House vote to terminate tariffs on Canada.
Hurd posted Friday on X that Article I assigns Congress authority over foreign commerce and that major trade decisions should rest on clear statutory authority.
A 6-3 Supreme Court decision Friday blocked the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Trump announced Saturday he would raise the global tariff rate from 10% to 15% under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources attribute Trump's charged language to his Truth Social posts and preserve quotes (e.g., caps-filled tariff praise), provide factual context (Hurd’s tariff vote, Scheppelman’s background), and avoid evaluative commentary, keeping editorial language neutral while distinguishing source content from reporting.
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FAQ
Rep. Jeff Hurd voted on February 11 to terminate 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and publicly stated that Congress holds constitutional authority over foreign commerce under Article I.[1] Trump characterized Hurd's position as lacking support for his tariff agenda, which Trump described as having made America 'Richer, Stronger.'[1] Hurd's vote and public statements about Congressional authority over trade decisions directly contradicted Trump's tariff strategy.[1]
Hope Scheppelman is a Bayfield Republican and former Colorado GOP vice chair challenging Hurd in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District primary.[2] Trump endorsed Scheppelman as Hurd's replacement, citing Hurd's lack of support for tariff policies.[1] Scheppelman has criticized Hurd's voting record, alleging it contradicts Trump's policies, and has framed herself as more aligned with Trump's America First agenda compared to what she characterizes as Hurd's establishment ties.[2]
A 6-3 Supreme Court decision on Friday, February 21, blocked President Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for imposing tariffs.[2] Following this ruling, Hurd posted on X that Article I assigns Congress authority over foreign commerce, prompting Trump to withdraw his endorsement the next day.[2] In response to the court decision, Trump announced he would raise the global tariff rate from 10% to 15% under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which was cited as having different legal authority.[2]
Hurd is described as a 'rule of law Republican' who has characterized January 6 as 'a dark day in American history' and has avoided explicitly aligning with Trump's more controversial actions.[2] His voting record includes opposing the censure of Rep. Ilhan Omar and expressing 'deep disappointment' with Trump's 2025 pardons for January 6 defendants.[2] Hurd emphasizes bipartisan efforts, including meetings with Democrats and local activists, positioning himself differently from Trump's America First approach and more aligned with establishment Republican values.[2]
Colorado's 3rd Congressional District is described as Republican-leaning, with Trump carrying it by nearly 10 points in 2024.[2] Hurd was elected in 2024 by a narrow 5-point margin despite the district's Republican lean, suggesting a competitive primary base.[2] The district has open primary rules allowing unaffiliated voters to participate, which influences the dynamics of the GOP primary race between Hurd and Scheppelman.[2]
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