Jordan is open to another continuing resolution to keep the government funded, which Bannon has diametrically opposed.
Donald Trump’s endorsement of Representative Jim Jordan as the next Republican House speaker hasn’t convinced former White House adviser Steve Bannon, who warns a Jordan speakership could be mired in the same „controlled opposition“ that has previously rendered the congressman ineffective.
„Jim Jordan was @ one time a champion, but over the past few years has acted almost like ‚controlled opposition’… impeachment and weaponization have been non events —@ best. With thorough vetting in all areas and a deep understanding of the specifics of what a Jordan Speakership would actually entail, he may eventually be the right pick,“ Bannon wrote on Thursday on the social media website GETTR.
Trump, however, offered his „complete and total endorsement“ to Jordan in a Truth Social post on Thursday, referring to the Ohio congressman as a „star“ who is „respected by all.“ Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee who did not vote to oust now former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is vying for the position also wanted by fellow Republican and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
Vacating McCarthy was an endeavor successfully executed by over a handful of hardline conservatives, notably Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, who used the recently avoided government shutdown as impetus to challenge the top House Republican on spending and adding on to the national debt.
