After largely staying out of the fray during the fight between Rep. Matt Gaetz and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, a fight that culminated in Rep. McCarthy losing his leadership position, Trump has now jumped into the fight to take a stand in support of Rep. Jim Jordanโs bid for the Speakerโs gavel.
Trump did so shortly after midnight on October 6th, posting on Truth Social in which he called Rep. Jordan a โSTARโ and highlighted Rep. Jordanโs success in his previous career, along with his strong conservative credentials.
Trump said, โCongressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohioโs 4th Congressional District. Respected by all, he is now Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. As President, I had the honor of presenting Jim with our Countryโs highest civilian award, The Presidential Medal of Freedom. So much is learned from sports, and Jim was a master! While attending Graham High School, he won State Championships all four years, a rarity, and compiled an amazing 156-1 record. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Jim became a two-time NCAA Division l Wrestling Champion. He won his 1985-86 NCAA Championship Matches in his weight class.โ
Continuing, the former President added, โJim has a masters degree in Education from Ohio State University & a Law Degree from Capital University. He is STRONG on Crime, Borders, our Military/Vets, & 2nd Amendment. Jim, his wife, Polly, & family are outstanding โ He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!โ
Following Trumpโs endorsement, Rep. Troy Nehls, who previously nominated Trump to be the Speaker of the House, posted, โJust had a great conversation with President Trump about the Speakerโs race. He is endorsing Jim Jordan, and I believe Congress should listen to the leader of our party. I fully support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House.โ
Trump, for his part, responded to the Nehls nomination by saying, โI have been asked to speak as a unifier because I have so many friends in Congress. If they donโt get the vote, they have asked me if I would consider taking the speakership until they get somebody longer-term, because I am running for president.โ
He continued, โThey have asked me if I would take it for a short period of time for the party, until they come to a conclusion โ Iโm not doing it because I want to โ I will do it if necessary, should they not be able to make their decision.โ
Others are flocking to Jordan as well. Rep. Harriet Hageman, for instance, told Breitbart, โJim Jordan is the definition of a solid conservative and a truly effective leader, and I am proud to publicly express my strong support for him to become the next Speaker of the House. He is a friend and true ally of our America First agenda. Jim was one of the first members of Congress to provide counsel and guidance to our campaign to take back Wyomingโs lone congressional seat. He didnโt blink, he didnโt flinch, and he was in from the get-go.โ
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