Donald Trump endorsed Representative Jim Jordan to succeed ousted U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the former president said on Friday, as the chamber's fractious Republicans sought to unify in the aftermath of McCarthy's historic fall.
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters after he was ousted from the position of Speaker by a vote of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstJordan faces a challenge from Representative Steve Scalise, the No. 2 House Republican long considered to be McCarthy's heir apparent.
Jordan, who represents a district in Ohio, is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, one of three panels at the center of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. A firebrand, Jordan publicly sparred with Democrats over their investigations into then-President Trump. In a letter to colleagues, the former college wrestling coach called for unifying the caucus, writing: "We can focus on the changes that improve the country and unite us in offering real solutions."Representative Matt Gaetz, the lawmaker who spearheaded the push to oust McCarthy, has said he would support Steve Scalise taking over the role. Scalise announced his candidacy in a letter to colleagues.
The Louisiana lawmaker was severely injured in a shooting during practice for a charity baseball game in 2017. He may face questions from the caucus about his health, as heScalise drew criticism for a speech he made in 2002 to a white supremacist group tied to former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. Scalise has said it was a mistake and he regretted it.Representative Patrick McHenry was named to step in as speaker pro tempore following McCarthy's ouster.
McHenry, a lawmaker from North Carolina, has said he does not want the job, but supporters may push him toward it if other candidates lose support.Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian women's rights advocate serving 12 years in jail, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a decision likely to anger Tehran's theocratic government.
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Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speakerFormer President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
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Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speakerFormer President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to\u2026
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Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speakerFormer President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
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Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speakerFormer President Trump backs Rep. Jim Jordan, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and Trump defender, to be the next House speaker.
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