Donald Trump faced setbacks in the primary elections this week as some of his endorsed candidates, like Trent Staggs in Utah, Mark Burns in South Carolina, and Dave Williams in Colorado, suffered rare losses to their opponents. This marks the second, third, and fourth instances of Trump-backed candidates losing in this election cycle. Across Colorado, 14 out of 18 endorsed GOP candidates were defeated, signaling a significant blow to the party's selections. Trump's endorsements, usually influential in GOP primaries, did not secure victories in key races, affecting candidates like Williams and Burns. Despite Trump's historical claims of having a strong endorsement record, recent losses in various states, including Utah and Colorado, showcase a shift in the political landscape regarding his influence on primary outcomes.