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.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Rep. Jim Jordan first to enter House speaker race to replace McCarthyHouse Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) confirmed Wednesday that he will run to be the next House speaker, one of the few candidates who could unite warring factions of the Republica…
Leer más »
Rep. Jim Jordan Confirms Run for Speaker of the HouseRep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is running for speaker of the House, he confirmed to Breitbart News. The Chairman of the House Judiciary and Weaponization C...
Leer más »
Rep. Jim Jordan from Ohio publicly announces run for House speakerJordan became the first Republican to publicly announce his run for the speakership.
Leer más »
Jim Jordan says he discussed speaker bid with Trump, wouldn't oust Gaetz from GOP caucusAli Vitali is a Capitol Hill correspondent for NBC News, based in Washington.
Leer más »