
President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, saying Hurd showed a "lack of support" for his tariff policies, a move that highlighted tensions within the GOP over trade. The withdrawal could weaken Hurd politically in a competitive district and signals potential consequences for Republicans who oppose the former president's trade agenda. Senate GOP leader John Thune’s appeal for an early Trump endorsement of Sen. John Cornyn reinforces how central Trump’s backing has become to Republican politics and why lawmakers are attentive to his endorsement decisions.
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