Jim Jordan Elected New House GOP Leader
House Republicans privately elected Rep. Jim Jordan (R‑Ohio) as their new leader Tuesday, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise (R‑La.) 106-73. A Freedom Caucus founder and close Trump ally, Jordan’s victory is seen as a break from outgoing Speaker Mike Johnson’s approach, with whom Scalise had worked closely. After a poor midterm showing, the GOP will enter the minority in January under Jordan’s leadership.
House Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) to be their next leader in a closed-door meeting Tuesday. Jordan, a founder of the Freedom Caucus and close ally of President Donald Trump, beat out Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) in a 106-73 vote. As House Majority Leader, Scalise had worked closely with outgoing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA); Jordan’s victory is widely seen as signalling a break with Johnson’s leadership. Following Republicans’ disastrous showing in last week’s midterm elections, Jordan will lead his party as it enters the minority come January.
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