{"id":2074043,"date":"2023-10-20T11:21:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jordan-supporter-heads-to-israel-as-speaker-race-is-poised-to-go-into-weekend\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T11:22:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:22:03","slug":"jordan-supporter-heads-to-israel-as-speaker-race-is-poised-to-go-into-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jordan-supporter-heads-to-israel-as-speaker-race-is-poised-to-go-into-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan supporter travels to Israel as speaker race nears weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fjordan-supporter-heads-to-israel-as-speaker-race-is-poised-to-go-into-weekend%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=2074043&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>Rep. Derrick Van Orden Embarks on Fact-Finding Trip to Israel \u2064Amid Speaker Battle<\/h2>\n<h3>Keeping a Promise to the \u200cJewish People<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), a\u2062 strong supporter of\u2062 Rep. Jim \u2064Jordan (R-OH) in the\u200b ongoing speaker debate, has taken a bold step by embarking on a fact-finding trip to\u2063 Israel. While the House continues\u2062 to vote for a new speaker, Van Orden is\u200d determined to fulfill a promise he made to the Jewish people after retiring from the\u2063 military in 2014.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>As reported \u200cby the\u200b Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Van Orden stated, &#8220;If anything \u200blike what took \u2064place on\u200d October 7, 2023 were to ever happen,\u200c I would help them and their nation to the best of my ability.&#8221; This trip to Israel is \u2062a testament to his\u2064 commitment.<\/p>\n<h3>A Navy SEAL&#8217;s Perspective<\/h3>\n<p>Having served as a Navy\u200d SEAL for 26 years before entering Congress, Van Orden brings a unique perspective to the table. He is determined to keep his promise\u200c and make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>While Van Orden&#8217;s office did not provide confirmation or comment to \u200dthe Washington Examiner, it \u200bis clear that \u200chis impromptu trip to Israel is driven by a desire to gain firsthand \u200bknowledge. &#8220;I want to witness what has and is taking place so that \u2062I can speak from an informed position,&#8221; he reportedly said.<\/p>\n<h3>Meeting with \u2062Leaders and Understanding Needs<\/h3>\n<p>Upon landing in Israel on\u200c Friday morning, Van Orden wasted no time. According \u200dto \u2062the Wisconsin newspaper, he plans to visit medical facilities and engage with Israelis, military personnel, and government leaders. His goal is to gain a holistic understanding of the current and future needs of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The duration of his trip remains unknown, but one thing is certain &#8211; Van Orden is determined to make the most\u2064 of his time in the Middle Eastern country.<\/p>\n<h3>A Disadvantage for\u2063 Jordan<\/h3>\n<p>Van Orden&#8217;s absence from the House during the intense\u200d speaker battle poses a disadvantage for Rep. Jim Jordan. With\u200b the ongoing struggle to secure the \u2063necessary votes, Jordan can only afford to lose four votes even with \u2063Van Orden&#8217;s presence. As of the Wednesday floor vote,\u2064 Jordan already faced 22 defections, and there are predictions of \u2062more lawmakers turning against him during a potential third vote.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan&#8217;s office did not provide comment to the Washington\u200d Examiner, leaving the outcome uncertain.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a> to read more from the Washington \u2063Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why has Rep. Derrick Van Orden decided to embark on a fact-finding trip\u2063 to Israel\u2062 in the midst \u200bof the ongoing \u2064speaker battle in\u2064 the House of\u200b Representatives?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sentinel, Rep. Derrick Van Orden \u2062has always \u200dbeen a\u2063 staunch advocate for Israel. He\u2062 has consistently shown his support\u2064 for the Jewish\u200d state\u2063 and has been a\u2064 vocal \u2063critic of\u200d any \u2062actions that threaten its security. It comes as no surprise, therefore,\u200d that Van\u200c Orden \u200dhas \u200ddecided to embark on a fact-finding trip to\u2062 Israel in the midst\u2062 of the ongoing speaker battle in\u200d the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Van Orden, who is a strong \u200dsupporter \u2062of \u200dRep.\u200d Jim Jordan \u200bin \u2062the speaker \u2062debate, \u2062believes it \u200cis \u200dcrucial to keep his \u2064promise to the Jewish \u2064people. After retiring from the military in\u2062 2014,\u2063 Van Orden made a commitment to further his\u200c understanding of\u2062 the\u2064 issues facing \u200dIsrael and to stand in \u2064solidarity with its \u200dpeople. This trip signifies his dedication to fulfilling \u200dthat promise.<\/p>\n<p>During his time\u200c in Israel, Van\u2063 Orden plans to meet with Israeli officials, military personnel, and representatives from various \u2062organizations. He will\u200c delve into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the security\u200d challenges faced by the Israeli government, and explore potential avenues \u200cfor strengthening the\u200d bilateral relationship between\u200d the United States and Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The fact-finding trip will provide \u200bVan Orden with firsthand knowledge and insights \u200bthat \u2062will undoubtedly\u2064 inform \u2062his future policy decisions and support for Israel. By immersing himself in the Israeli culture, meeting \u2063with key stakeholders, and witnessing the daily realities on the ground, \u200cVan\u2062 Orden hopes to gain \u2062a comprehensive understanding of the\u2063 challenges faced \u200cby Israel and how the \u200cUnited States can\u2064 continue to be a steadfast ally in the \u2064region.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u2062Van Orden&#8217;s trip to \u200cIsrael\u2064 underscores the importance of \u200dbipartisan support for the Jewish state. Regardless of \u2064political affiliations, it\u200d is crucial for lawmakers to recognize Israel&#8217;s strategic significance, its commitment to democracy, and its role \u200bas a\u2063 stabilizing force \u200din\u2063 a \u200ctumultuous \u200bregion. \u2062As the speaker battle\u200d in the House\u200d continues, Van Orden&#8217;s \u200btrip serves as\u200c a reminder \u2062of the\u200c shared values \u2063and common interests \u200cthat should transcend\u2064 party lines when it comes to supporting Israel.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2063 is evident that Rep. Derrick Van Orden&#8217;s fact-finding trip to Israel is more than\u2063 just a \u200dsymbolic gesture. It is\u2062 an opportunity for him\u200c to gain a deeper understanding of the political, \u200dsecurity, and social \u2062dynamics at play in the \u200dregion. By keeping \u200dhis promise to \u200cthe Jewish people, Van Orden showcases his unwavering \u2062commitment to standing\u2062 with Israel, even during a time of internal political struggle in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>As the broader \u2064political landscape \u2064evolves, it is\u2063 essential for lawmakers \u200bto prioritize issues of international significance, particularly those \u200dthat involve \u200dlongstanding alliances and\u200b strategic \u200cpartnerships. Van\u200b Orden&#8217;s trip to Israel \u2064acts as a beacon of bipartisan collaboration and\u200b demonstrates the\u2062 importance of staying \u2064engaged and informed about the challenges faced \u200bby \u2062our allies.\u2063 It is \u2062a reminder \u2064that, despite\u200d political divisions at home, our elected officials should prioritize\u200d the\u200c safety, security, and prosperity\u200c of nations\u2064 that share our values \u200cand interests.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Rep. Derrick Van\u2062 Orden&#8217;s fact-finding trip\u2064 to \u200bIsrael amid the ongoing speaker battle is\u2064 a testament to his dedication to the \u2064Jewish people and his unwavering\u2063 support \u200bfor their homeland. \u2062By immersing himself in \u2064the realities on the ground and engaging in meaningful discussions with key stakeholders, Van Orden aims to lay the groundwork for continued bipartisan support for Israel. \u2063His commitment to keeping his promise to the Jewish people is a reminder that our elected officials have a responsibility to uphold alliances and partnerships that promote \u2063shared values and\u2062 common interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), who supported Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for speaker, is currently in Israel on a fact-finding trip. 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