As Rep. Jim Jordan aims to become House speaker, he spoke with Donald Trump on Thursday about it but didn't say whether the former president supports him.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, center, is flanked by Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., left, and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Calif., as they criticize Democrats for launching a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, …Mr. Jordan, Ohio Republican, is one of two confirmed candidates seeking the highest position in the House. The other is House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Louisiana Republican.
Mr. Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, has been a staunchally. The congressman told NBC News that he spoke with the former president about his bid for the gavel but was coy about whether Mr.Mr. Jordan has growing support for his bid from a number of lawmakers, but battling Mr. Scalise, the heir apparent, could prove a difficult task.’s name has been thrown around as a replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Rep.
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