Jordan is set to face House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in the race for the speaker’s gavel.
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Former President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, in the House Speaker race, following former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) dramatic ouster following a right-wing revolt within the Republican party.Key Facts
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump lavished praise on Jordan, saying he will be a “GREAT Speaker” and has the former president’s “Complete & Total Endorsement!”
Highlighting Jordan’s conservative credentials, Trump wrote he is “STRONG on Crime, Borders, our Military/Vets, & 2nd Amendment.
