{"id":11333,"date":"2026-02-23T00:25:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T00:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=11333"},"modified":"2026-02-23T00:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T00:25:30","slug":"president-donald-trump-withdrew-his-endorsement-of-republican-rep-jeff-hurd-for-opposing-his-tariff-agenda-labeling-him-a-rino-and-instead-backed-challenger-hope-scheppelman-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/negatiuspro.com\/?p=11333","title":{"rendered":"President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd for opposing his tariff agenda, labeling him a \u201cRINO,\u201d and instead backed challenger Hope Scheppelman ahead of Colorado\u2019s GOP primary."},"content":{"rendered":"

Donald Trump<\/span><\/span> announced Saturday that he has rescinded his endorsement of Jeff Hurd<\/span><\/span>, a Republican congressman representing Colorado’s 3rd congressional district<\/span><\/span>, citing what he described as Hurd\u2019s lack of support for his tariff agenda. The decision marks a significant escalation in tensions between Trump and a member of his own party, underscoring ongoing divisions within the Republican conference over trade policy and executive authority. Trump, who has made tariffs a centerpiece of his economic platform, framed the move as necessary to defend what he called a highly successful strategy designed to strengthen the American economy. By withdrawing his backing, Trump signaled that loyalty to his \u201cAmerica First\u201d trade policies remains a critical test for Republican candidates seeking his political support. The announcement immediately reshaped the political landscape in the district, drawing national attention to what had previously been a relatively low-profile primary contest.<\/p>\n

In explaining his decision, Trump labeled Hurd a \u201cRINO,\u201d short for \u201cRepublican in Name Only,\u201d a term frequently used by Trump and his allies to criticize GOP lawmakers they view as insufficiently aligned with core conservative priorities. The president made the announcement on his social media platform, stating that he would instead endorse Hope Scheppelman, a Republican challenger running in the district\u2019s June 30 primary. Trump said his withdrawal stemmed largely from Hurd\u2019s vote with Democrats to repeal portions of his tariff policy, which targeted foreign countries and companies. According to Trump, the tariffs had made America \u201cRicher, Stronger, Bigger, and Better than ever before.\u201d He argued that Hurd\u2019s opposition represented a betrayal not only of his administration\u2019s economic vision but also of American workers and industries that he believes benefit from protective trade measures. The endorsement switch elevates Scheppelman\u2019s campaign and places Hurd in the politically precarious position of defending his record against both a primary opponent and the former president\u2019s direct criticism.<\/p>\n

Hurd was one of six House Republicans who supported a resolution to terminate the national emergency authority underpinning the tariffs. That authority had been invoked under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act<\/span><\/span> (IEEPA) of 1977, a statute that grants the president broad powers to regulate commerce after declaring a national emergency in response to unusual and extraordinary threats. Critics of the administration\u2019s approach argued that using IEEPA to impose sweeping tariffs stretched the law beyond its intended purpose. Hurd defended his vote publicly, emphasizing constitutional principles and Congress\u2019s primary authority over trade. He stated that while he supports fair trade and protecting American interests, the normalization of expansive executive emergency powers could set a troubling precedent. If such authority became routine, he warned, a future president of either party could wield it in ways many lawmakers might strongly oppose. Hurd framed his decision as an institutional matter rather than a personal rebuke of Trump, arguing that safeguarding the separation of powers should transcend partisan considerations.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s post, however, portrayed the dispute in far sharper terms. He praised Scheppelman as a \u201cHighly Respected Patriot,\u201d highlighting her background as a U.S. Navy veteran and critical care nurse practitioner. According to Trump, she would champion \u201cAmerica First\u201d policies including economic growth, tax cuts, border security, and election integrity. He accused Hurd of being more interested in protecting foreign countries that have been \u201cripping us off for decades\u201d than in defending American workers. Trump emphasized that withdrawing an endorsement is not a step he takes lightly, noting that he has done so only once before. He referenced his decision to rescind support from Mo Brooks<\/span><\/span> during the 2022 Senate primary in Alabama, after Brooks changed his position regarding the 2020 election. Brooks ultimately lost the GOP primary to Katie Britt<\/span><\/span>, whom Trump subsequently endorsed. By drawing that parallel, Trump signaled that he views endorsement reversals as strategic corrections intended to ensure that candidates remain aligned with his political movement.<\/p>\n

The timing of Trump\u2019s move also drew attention because it came one day after the Supreme Court of the United States<\/span><\/span> issued a 6\u20133 decision striking down most of the tariffs imposed under IEEPA. The Court concluded that the administration had exceeded its statutory authority in applying emergency powers to enact broad trade measures. The ruling represented a significant legal setback for Trump\u2019s tariff program and intensified the broader debate over executive authority. In response, Trump first introduced a universal 10 percent tariff on imports and later increased it to 15 percent using alternative authorities granted by Congress. Supporters argue that tariffs protect domestic industries, address trade imbalances, and strengthen national security. Critics contend they raise costs for consumers and businesses, disrupt supply chains, and risk retaliation from trading partners. Within this legal and political context, Hurd\u2019s vote to limit emergency tariff powers took on added significance, positioning him among a small group of Republicans willing to challenge Trump\u2019s approach even as the courts weighed in.<\/p>\n

At the time of the announcement, Hurd had not issued a public response to Trump\u2019s endorsement change. In earlier posts on X, however, he justified his vote by reiterating that Congress holds constitutional responsibility to regulate foreign commerce. \u201cThe Constitution does not shift depending on who occupies the White House,\u201d he wrote, stressing that institutional consistency matters. He also argued that the tariff policy had negatively impacted businesses and residents in his state, suggesting that local economic concerns informed his decision. The unfolding primary contest in Colorado\u2019s 3rd District now serves as a microcosm of the broader Republican debate over trade, executive power, and party loyalty. Trump\u2019s intervention underscores his continued influence within GOP primaries and his willingness to actively shape the party\u2019s direction. Whether voters ultimately side with Hurd\u2019s constitutional argument or Scheppelman\u2019s alignment with Trump\u2019s economic nationalism will provide an early indication of how Republican voters balance institutional principles against allegiance to the party\u2019s most prominent figure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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