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The Federalist PapersAdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for the position of Speaker of the House.This endorsement arrives after a group of Republicans allied with the entire House Democrat Caucus to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the speaker role earlier in the week.Speculation about Trump’s next moves had been brewing, with reports suggesting he might personally visit Capitol Hill to rally the caucus before the subsequent speaker vote.Advertisement - story continues belowTrump showered praises on Jordan via a social media post.🚨 JUST IN: Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House, according to @RepTroyNehlsIt looks like the Speaker’s race is shaping up to be between @Jim_Jordan—the leader of the Freedom Caucus—and Steve Scalise—the current House Majority Leader.Jordan has received… pic.twitter.com/VCu6iHP7q9— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 6, 2023Stop the censors, sign up to get today's top stories delivered right to your inboxHe highlighted Jordan’s pre-political stardom and his accomplishments before he started representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District in Washington, D.C.Advertisement - story continues belowTrump mentioned that as a President, he had awarded Jordan the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s top civilian honor.The former president then proceeded to enumerate some of Jordan’s achievements from his earlier years.Who should be Speaker?100% (1 Votes)0% (0 Votes)Trump fondly recalled Jordan’s remarkable high school wrestling record where, representing Graham High School, he clinched State Championships for all four years, boasting a staggering 156-1 record.Trump also emphasized Jordan’s collegiate success, highlighting his tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where Jordan emerged as a two-time NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion, winning championship matches for his weight category in 1985-86.Trump further bolstered Jordan’s qualifications by pointing out his academic credentials.Advertisement - story continues belowJordan holds a master’s degree in Education from Ohio State University, as well as a Law Degree from Capital University.Trump also underscored Jordan’s policy stances, portraying him as a staunch defender of crime prevention, border security, military and veterans’ welfare, and the 2nd Amendment rights.Trump wrapped up his endorsement by lauding Jordan’s family and expressed unwavering support, stating Jordan has his “Complete &amp; Total Endorsement.”RELATED: FBI Now Targeting Trump Supporters Ahead of 2024 Election – ReportAdvertisement - story continues belowEven before Trump’s endorsement, a significant number of influential Republicans had indicated their support for Jordan over another contender, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA).House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) endorsed Jordan, commending his leadership abilities, professionalism, and his potential to unify the Republican conference.Rep. @Jim_Jordan: “Why should we be sending American tax dollars to Ukraine when we don’t even know what the goal is? No one can tell me what the objective is. Is it some kind of negotiated peace? Is it driving them out of the eastern Ukraine? Is it driving them out of Crimea?” pic.twitter.com/Waibxernkn— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) October 5, 2023Advertisement - story continues belowOther notable Republicans backing Jordan encompassed Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) and Representatives such as Thomas Massie (R-KY), Byron Donalds (R-FL), and Ronny Jackson (R-TX), among others.This public endorsement by Trump has dispelled circulating rumors about his potential interest in the Speaker role.These rumors, which were even hinted at by Trump himself, revolved around the possibility of him being elected Speaker of the House, a historic first, given that no individual outside of Congress has ever held the position.However, with the House Republicans holding only a slender majority, Trump would need an almost unanimous vote, a challenging feat given the evident internal opposition.Advertisement - story continues belowFurthermore, a failed attempt at securing the speaker position could adversely affect his presidential campaign image.🚨BREAKING: Donald Trump has filed a motion to have his J6 case in D.C be dismissed immediately.Should the January 6th case be dropped? pic.twitter.com/l5WcXfMqiy— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) October 5, 2023Additionally, a significant hurdle for Trump’s potential speakership lies in the Republican Party’s own conference rules.Advertisement - story continues belowAs per these rules, GOP leaders must resign if indicted for a felony with a potential prison sentence of two or more years. Trump is currently facing multiple indictments, amounting to 91 felony counts.This regulation mirrors policies maintained by the Democrats.A case in point from the recent past is when Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) had to relinquish his chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee due to multiple felony charges connected to an alleged bribery scheme.RELATED: Trump Cannot Become Speaker Due to Little Known House GOP Rule, For Now…Advertisement - story continues belowSubmit a CorrectionAdvertisementNextMayorkas Does 180 on Border, Declares Wall Is Needed in Texas and He Wants It Done Fast 'Brazen' Impostors Hit Trump's Doral Golf Club in Broad Daylight, Get Away with Huge Haul Biden Announces $9 Billion in Taxpayer-Funded Student Debt Cancellation Climate Obsessives Launch Bizarre New Conspiracy Theory About Taylor Swift and Travis KelceTap here to add The Western Journal to your home screen.Advertisement×Advertisement

The Federalist PapersAdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for the position of Speaker of the House.This endorsement arrives after a group of Republicans allied with the entire House Democrat Caucus to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the speaker role earlier in the week.Speculation about Trump’s next moves had been brewing, with reports suggesting he might personally visit Capitol Hill to rally the caucus before the subsequent speaker vote.Advertisement - story continues belowTrump showered praises on Jordan via a social...

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