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Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) is one of six Republican congressmen who voted with the Democrats to rescind the tariffs Trump had imposed on Canada. He did this because there are companies and farmers in his district who were hurt by the tariff. Trump was furious with Hurd, who is otherwise a loyal Republican and decided to endorse Hurd's primary opponent, a Marjorie-Taylor-Greene-class lunatic named Hope Scheppelman. That will teach Hurd! Yup!
Apparently, someone in Trump's orbit dared to tell him that Scheppelman is so far out that she would probably lose the Grand Junction seat, even though it is R+5. In a rare reversal, Trump changed his mind, withdrew his endorsement of Scheppelman, and re-endorsed Hurd. Trump is probably still furious with Hurd, but understands what the loss of the House would mean (no more budget reconciliation bills and probably impeachment), so he made this very unusual about face.
Trump also felt he had to get Scheppelman out of the race altogether. She is very MAGA and could still win, with or without his endorsement. Also, the NRCC didn't want to spend money in the primary getting Hurd over the finish line first. He made a vague promise to Scheppelman that he would give her an (unspecified) job in the administration if she would drop out, and she did. She probably doesn't realize that she is headed to Lower Slobovia as a deputy assistant ambassador trainee, but she will soon realize that. But by then it will be too late to get back in the race.
But for Trump, it is mission accomplished. Two Democrats are slugging it out in the Democratic primary, Alex Keloff and Dwayne Romero. Whoever wins will face Hurd in November. In a strong blue wave, Hurd could still lose, but the seat is much less likely to flip with Scheppelman out of the way. (V)