House GOP bets on MAGA "fighter" Jim Jordan
Summary
House Republicans elected Jim Jordan over Steve Scalise, 106–73, to lead their conference after a major midterm defeat. Jordan campaigned as a defender of President Trump, while Republicans remain divided over the causes of their losses and whether his combative approach will help them regain the majority.Key Facts
- Jordan is a Republican representative from Ohio and a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus.
- Jordan defeated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana in the leadership vote.
- Republican Whip Tom Emmer and Conference Chair Lisa McClain won their leadership elections.
- Jordan said he would defend Trump against Democratic investigations and work to win back the House majority.
- Some Republicans said the party needs a more forceful leader after its losses.
- Rep. Carlos Gimenez said Republicans lost independent and Hispanic voters and pointed to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
- Some Freedom Caucus members said Jordan's election may not resolve divisions within the Republican conference.
- Jordan's elevation may increase tensions with Senate Republicans over Trump's legislative priorities.
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