Trump Endorses Jim Jordan for House Speaker

Mr. Jordan is considered to be the favorite by several House Republicans, in the aftermath of Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster from the role.

(L) Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media in New York on Oct. 4, 2023. (Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images) (R) Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) speaks during John Durham's testimony in Congress in Washington on June 21, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for the next speaker of the House when lawmakers return to the Capitol next week.

Mr. Jordan, head of the House Judiciary Committee and founder of the House Freedom Caucus, is considered to be the favorite by several House Republicans who spoke on background, The Epoch Times previously reported. He was the first to officially announce his intention to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).