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Friday, October 6th, 2023 3:55 pm EDT
Key Points
- Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. This endorsement follows the recent vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker and the consideration of Trump himself becoming speaker temporarily.
- Jordan’s endorsement by Trump is seen as a blow to the second leading declared candidate for the post, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., who has more experience in leadership and a long list of allies.
- The article also discusses Jordan’s controversial past related to his knowledge of a sexual abuse scandal at Ohio State University and his position on Rep. Matt Gaetz. Jordan has said he would not seek to remove Gaetz from the GOP caucus, while Scalise has not yet stated his position on Gaetz’s role in the party.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. This endorsement follows the recent vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker and the consideration of Trump himself becoming speaker temporarily. Trump praised Jordan’s stances on crime, borders, military/veterans, and the Second Amendment. However, this endorsement may affect House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s candidacy for the position. The article also mentions Jordan’s controversial past related to his knowledge of a sexual abuse scandal at Ohio State University. Additionally, it discusses Jordan’s position on Rep. Matt Gaetz and the recent challenges within the Republican Party. The House is expected to hold a vote for the speaker next week, where Republican support will be crucial.
For the full original article on CNBC, please click here: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/06/trump-endorses-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker.html
