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Former President Donald Trump endorsed House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan for speaker of the House, a major win for the Ohio Republican as he tries to win over the House Republican Conference.
Early Friday morning, Trump sent out a post on his social media site, Truth Social, applauding Jordan on his accomplishments in both politics and wrestling, saying he is a “master” at sports and commending his record as a collegiate athlete and coach.“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District.
Jordan is running for the position against House Majority Leader Steve Scalise both of whom have been racking up endorsements for the speakership. A candidate forum is expected to occur on Tuesday, and voting within the conference will likely begin on Wednesday.Scalise has yet to endorse Trump in the 2024 Presidential election, whereas Jordan endorsed the former president early on in the primary.
While the endorsement from Trump will help Jordan win over conservatives — a voting bloc he was already expected to get — it is unlikely to assist him in winning over centrists who represent districts President Joe Biden won in 2022.
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