Former President Donald Trump has made a resounding endorsement for Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a tenacious figure in the House Judiciary Committee and a dedicated defender of Trump for many years. This endorsement signals Trump’s support for Jordan to take the reins from Kevin McCarthy as the next House speaker.
Singing His Praises
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump extolled Jordan’s long-standing prominence, even before his journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District. Trump expressed confidence in Jordan’s ability to excel as Speaker of the House and wholeheartedly endorsed him for the role.
This declaration followed closely on the heels of Texas Rep. Troy Nehls’ announcement that Trump had thrown his weight behind Jordan’s bid. Trump had previously floated the idea of serving as an interim leader if the Republican party failed to settle on a successor following McCarthy’s unexpected removal from the speakership.
Influence
Trump’s position as the leading contender for the GOP’s presidential nomination has allowed him to emphasize his influence over the party. The House Republicans find themselves deeply divided, with some members even suggesting Trump should lead them, a notion he entertained, further deepening the divisions that led to McCarthy’s ouster as speaker.
In recent days, Trump had quietly conveyed his preference for Jim Jordan to multiple individuals, as per two Republicans who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their identities while discussing this matter. However, Trump’s intentions regarding an official announcement remained uncertain, casting a veil of intrigue over the situation.
Firm Endorsement
Late on Thursday, Troy Nehls, a Texas Representative, took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal his conversation with President Trump regarding the Speaker’s race. Nehls disclosed that Trump was firmly endorsing Jim Jordan, and he urged Congress to heed the leader of their party.
Nehls further expanded on this development in an interview with The Associated Press. He disclosed that, despite initial contemplation of Trump running for the position, the former president had ultimately thrown his support behind Jim Jordan. Trump firmly believed that Jordan was the right candidate for the role.
New Leadership
Jim Jordan and Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana currently stand as the leading contenders for the speakership, each vying to secure the necessary 218 votes while navigating the complexities of garnering support from both the far-right and moderate factions within the party. The impact of Trump’s endorsement on Scalise’s candidacy remained uncertain, raising questions about whether either candidate could secure the required support.
Conference Is Divided
Nehls acknowledged the division within the Republican conference and the nation at large, hinting that if no current candidate could muster the necessary backing, he would once again turn to Trump as a potential solution to their predicament. “Our conference is divided. Our country is broken. I don’t know who can get to 218,” Nehls remarked during the interview.
In recent days, Trump had quietly conveyed his preference for Jim Jordan to multiple individuals, as per two Republicans who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their identities while discussing this matter. However, Trump’s intentions regarding an official announcement remained uncertain, casting a veil of intrigue over the situation.
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