Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks
Controversial far-right congressman defied 2022 subpoena from Capitol attack panel and was accused of ignoring sexual abuse as college wrestling coach The election of Jim Jordan on Tuesday to lead House Republicans elevates a combative Donald Trump ideologue who defied a congressional subpoena over the 6 January attack, as the party tries as it tries to adjust to life out of power. Jordan will…
The Guardian US reports that Jim Jordan, a controversial far-right congressman, has been elected to lead House Republicans. This decision elevates a Donald Trump ideologue who defied a 2022 subpoena from the Capitol attack panel and was accused of ignoring sexual abuse as a college wrestling coach. Jordan's election marks a triumph for the Ohio Republican, who previously defied the party in the contentious House speakership race three years ago.
The Republican conference will be diminished, with its ranks now among the smallest in decades, as the party adjusts to life out of power.
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