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Trump Backs Hurd Amid Controversial Primary Dynamics

3/21/2026

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Trump Backs Hurd

U.S. President Donald Trump re-endorsed Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd District after opposing tariffs.
Trump plans to hire Hurd's primary challenger, Hope Scheppelman, who says Hurd is too liberal.
Hurd thanked Trump for backing and cited shared goals, including border security.
The move comes as Democrats lead in generic polls, and Scheppelman's withdrawal could leave Hurd unopposed in the primary, with two Democrats pursuing a November challenge.

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Trump's Support Dilemma

U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet endorsed Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of the primary.
Cornyn has criticized Trump in the past, backing the filibuster that may hinder the SAVE America Act.
Paxton, facing personal scandals, is to portray Cornyn as anti-MAGA to win Trump's support.
Trump re-endorsed Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado after initially withdrawing support due to tariff disagreements.

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Trump Backs Hurd

U.S. President Donald Trump re-endorsed Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd District after opposing tariffs.
Trump plans to hire Hurd's primary challenger, Hope Scheppelman, who says Hurd is too liberal.
Hurd thanked Trump for backing and cited shared goals, including border security.
The move comes as Democrats lead in generic polls, and Scheppelman's withdrawal could leave Hurd unopposed in the primary, with two Democrats pursuing a November challenge.

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