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TRUMP YANKS ENDORSEMENT: Colorado GOP Rep Gets DUMPED Over Tariff Betrayal

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026205 views
TRUMP YANKS ENDORSEMENT: Colorado GOP Rep Gets DUMPED Over Tariff Betrayal
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President Donald Trump just delivered a political smackdown that should have every RINO in Congress quaking in their boots. The 47th President pulled his endorsement from Colorado Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd after the freshman lawmaker had the audacity to question Trump's tariff agenda by citing "Congress' constitutional authority over trade policy."

This is exactly the kind of decisive leadership we voted for, folks. While Trump is busy restoring American economic dominance through his America First tariff strategy, we've got supposed "Republicans" like Hurd playing constitutional scholar and undermining the very agenda that delivered us a decisive victory in 2024.

Let's be crystal clear about what happened here: Hurd decided to side with the swamp over the people who elected him. Instead of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump as he fights to protect American workers and industries from unfair foreign competition, this Colorado congressman chose to hide behind legislative procedure.

The MAGA Movement Doesn't Tolerate Betrayal

This swift action from Trump sends an unmistakable message to every Republican in Congress: you're either with us or you're against us. There's no middle ground when it comes to implementing the America First agenda that the American people overwhelmingly endorsed.

"We don't have time for Republicans who want to play patty-cake with the establishment while China and other countries continue to rip us off," said one Trump administration source.

The President's tariff policies aren't just campaign promises – they're essential tools for rebuilding American manufacturing, protecting our workers, and ensuring that foreign nations can no longer exploit our generosity. Any Republican who doesn't understand that fundamental reality has no business representing conservative voters.

Hurd's betrayal is particularly galling when you consider that Trump's endorsement likely helped him win his seat in the first place. This is what happens when politicians forget who put them in office and start listening to K Street lobbyists instead of Main Street Americans.

How many more RINOs need to get their endorsements pulled before they realize that the MAGA movement means business?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirstMomVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
This is why primary elections matter so much. We have to hold these RINOs accountable!
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GrasshootsGOPVerifiedFeb 22, 2026
Absolutely. The establishment wing of the party needs to go.
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TariffTruthVerifiedFeb 23, 2026
I've been saying this for months - tariffs are essential for bringing manufacturing jobs back to America. My brother works at a steel plant that reopened thanks to Trump's trade policies, so this hits close to home.
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BlueCollarBobVerifiedFeb 23, 2026
Same story here in Ohio. These policies actually work when politicians don't sabotage them.
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ConservativeVoter2024VerifiedFeb 23, 2026
Good riddance! We need representatives who will fight for America First, not cave to special interests.
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TradeWarrior45VerifiedFeb 23, 2026
Smart move by Trump. Loyalty is a two-way street in politics, and this rep clearly forgot that lesson.
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LibertyCowboyVerifiedFeb 23, 2026
Can someone explain what specific tariff vote this was about? I want to make sure I understand the full context before my state's primary.
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RockyMountainConservativeVerifiedFeb 23, 2026
As a Colorado voter, I'm honestly not surprised. This rep has been wishy-washy on several key issues lately.
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PatriotMike87VerifiedFeb 23, 2026
Finally! Trump knows who has his back and who doesn't. This Colorado rep just learned you can't bite the hand that feeds you.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 23, 2026
Exactly right Mike. Actions have consequences in politics.
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MAGA2024VerifiedFeb 23, 2026
🔥🔥🔥 This is how you drain the swamp!