{"id":2057697,"date":"2023-10-06T10:30:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T14:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T10:32:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T14:32:43","slug":"trump-endorses-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump backs Jim Jordan for House Speaker."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-endorses-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2057697&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Trump Endorses Jim Jordan for House Speaker<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move to unify the fractured \u200cRepublican party, former President Donald Trump announced\u200b his endorsement of Rep. Jim\u200c Jordan (R., Ohio) to \u200creplace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Trump\u200c made the announcement on his Truth Social app, stating \u200cthat Jordan is a strong advocate for crime reduction, border security, the \u2062military, veterans, and\u200c the \u200cSecond Amendment. Trump expressed his confidence in Jordan&#8217;s ability to be\u2064 a\u2062 great Speaker of the \u200cHouse \u2062and gave him his complete and total endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>This endorsement comes after reports that \u200bTrump, the\u200c frontrunner for the\u200c 2024 Republican nomination, was considering temporarily \u2064replacing\u200c McCarthy.\u2063 Fox News\u200d also\u2064 reported that Trump was close to endorsing Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, two Republican lawmakers are vying for the speakership: Rep. Steve Scalise, who was second in \u200bline to McCarthy, \u2064and Rep. Jim Jordan, a\u200d vocal conservative known for leading investigations\u2063 into the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<p>With Republicans holding a narrow majority \u200cin the House of Representatives, the party is set to hold a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/first-gop-candidate-drops-out-of-2024-presidential-race\/\" title=\"First Republican candidate withdraws from 2024 presidential race.\">closed-door forum<\/a> for \u200bspeaker\u2064 candidates on\u200d Tuesday, followed by a vote the\u200c next day. However, \u2062the fallout from McCarthy&#8217;s removal may pose challenges for House Republicans in nominating a \u2064new speaker.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200d House rules do\u200b not require the speaker to be a member of Congress, Trump&#8217;s endorsement could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-1030-am-et-house-ways-committee-holds-pre-executive-session-review-of-new-evidence-in-hunter-biden-investigation\/\" title=\"LIVE NOW: House Ways Committee Reviews New Evidence in Hunter Biden Investigation\">carry significant \u2064weight<\/a>. However, Trump himself is \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-jim-jordan-for-house-speaker\/\" title=\"Trump backs Jim Jordan for House Speaker.\">facing multiple criminal\u2062 trials related<\/a> to\u2062 his attempts \u2064to overturn \u200cthe 2020 election results, which could \u200dcomplicate his\u200b involvement in the speakership process.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s influence among House Republicans has been\u2062 tested before, with initial hesitation to elect McCarthy as speaker. Nevertheless, Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Jordan could sway the \u2064party&#8217;s decision.<\/p>\n<p>As Trump faces legal battles, \u200dincluding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-appeals-court-refuses-trumps-request-to-delay-fraud-trial\/\" title=\"NY Appeals Court denies Trump's bid to postpone fraud trial.\">civil fraud\u2063 trial<\/a>, his presence on Capitol Hill for the Tuesday meeting would mark his first visit\u2064 since \u200bthe January 6th attack on the Capitol by his supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Republican congressional leadership sources\u2063 have either not commented or declined to comment on the \u200dpossibility of Trump becoming\u200d speaker.<\/p>\n<p>(Reporting by David Morgan,\u2063 additional reporting by Andy Sullivan,\u200b Costas Pitas, Nathan\u200d Layne, and Nilutpal Timsina; editing\u200d by \u2064Scott Malone, \u200bHoward Goller, and Gerry Doyle)<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062How might Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Jim Jordan impact the ongoing dynamics \u200bbetween conservative and establishment factions within\u2064 the \u2064Republican Party<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062Dence that Jordan would lead the Republican Party in\u200d pushing forward conservative policies and advancing \u200bthe interests of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsement comes at a critical\u2062 juncture for the Republican Party as it seeks to regroup and reestablish its footing after a\u200c series of setbacks in \u200bthe 2020 \u200belections. By throwing\u2062 his support behind Jordan, Trump has once again demonstrated his influential role within the \u2062party and his ability to shape its direction.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Jim Jordan has long been a vocal ally of\u2062 Trump and a key \u200cfigure in the\u2062 conservative movement. Known for his fiery rhetoric and unwavering support for conservative principles, Jordan\u2064 has garnered a significant following within the party. His staunch defense of traditional values and commitment to limited government have made\u2062 him a popular choice among grassroots conservatives.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Jordan is not only indicative of their\u200c personal relationship but also highlights the alignment of their\u2064 policy agendas. Both men\u200d emphasize the need for stricter immigration controls, a\u2064 strong military, and robust support for law enforcement. Furthermore, they share a common \u200bbelief in the importance of protecting the Second Amendment rights of American citizens.<\/p>\n<p>This endorsement may come as a blow to Rep. Kevin McCarthy, \u2063who had been widely expected to assume the role of House Speaker following\u200c the departure of Nancy Pelosi. McCarthy had positioned\u2063 himself as a more moderate \u2064voice within the party \u200dand had\u2063 sought to bridge the divide between its conservative and establishment factions. However, Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Jordan could potentially upend McCarthy&#8217;s \u200dplans and signal a shift towards a more conservative leadership.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that \u200bthe selection of the House Speaker \u200cis ultimately up to the Republican caucus, and Jordan\u200c will need \u2064to secure the support of his \u2064colleagues in order to assume \u2064the\u2062 role. While Trump&#8217;s endorsement will undoubtedly boost Jordan&#8217;s credibility and provide him \u200bwith a significant advantage, the final decision will rest with the Republican representatives themselves.<\/p>\n<p>If Jordan is successful in his bid for House Speaker, it would \u200cmark a significant turning point \u2063for the Republican Party. Under\u200c his leadership, the party would likely take a \u200dmore aggressive approach in challenging President Joe Biden&#8217;s policies and promoting its conservative \u200cagenda. This could result in heightened\u200d partisan tensions and a more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jussie-smollett-trial-jury-selection-begins-this-week\/\" title=\"Jussie Smollett Trial: Jury Selection Begins This Week\">polarized political landscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of \u200bthe outcome, Trump&#8217;s endorsement of Jordan underscores his continued influence in shaping the Republican Party. His endorsement carries weight and\u200b has\u200d the potential to galvanize support among his base, \u200bthereby exerting considerable pressure\u2062 on lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>As the Republican Party embarks on a new \u2064era, the endorsement\u200c of Jim Jordan by Donald Trump presents both opportunities and challenges. It remains to be seen how this \u2062endorsement will ultimately impact the party&#8217;s direction and whether Jordan will succeed \u2062in securing the role of House \u2063Speaker. However, one thing is clear: the \u2062endorsement serves as a testament to \u2062Trump&#8217;s \u2062enduring influence \u2064within the Republican Party and his determination to\u2063 shape its future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is endorsing Rep. Jim Jordan (R., Ohio) to replace Kevin McCarthy as U.S. House speaker. As Republicans in the chamber aim to unite after McCarthy&#8217;s removal, Trump praised Jordan&#8217;s stance on crime, borders, the military\/veterans, and the 2nd Amendment. Jordan&#8217;s wife, Polly, and their family also received recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":2057698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2057697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057697","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2057697"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057697\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2057697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2057697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2057697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}