Former President Donald Trump has responded to the growing calls for him to be nominated as the House Speaker, following the recent ousting of Kevin McCarthy. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, has also announced his candidacy for the position, becoming the first GOP lawmaker to throw his hat in the ring. With the House of Representatives currently lacking an elected leader, this race is expected to be highly competitive.
On Wednesday morning, Jordan expressed his willingness to step up and run for the job. While he is likely to garner support from conservatives and members of the right wing within the GOP conference, it remains uncertain whether he can win over moderates. Notably, Jordan currently leads one of the three House committees that are investigating President Biden and his family. This investigation has led to an impeachment inquiry spearheaded by the House Oversight Committee.
As this story is still developing, further updates will be provided. Elizabeth Elkind, a reporter for Digital focusing on Congress and the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics, will continue to provide coverage. Elkind has previously contributed to publications such as Daily Mail and CBS News.
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