By Luis de Jesus
06 Oct 2023, 16:17 PM EDT
Donald Trump this Friday expressed his support for Congressman Jim Jordan to assume the presidency of the House of Representatives and thus fill the vacancy left by Kevin McCarthy after his dismissal promoted by members of the Republican Party itself.
The former president explained on his Truth Social network the reasons why he supports the Ohio representative.
“Jim, his wife Polly and their family are exceptional. “He will be a great Speaker of the House and has my total and complete support!” He stated, despite the fact that on Thursday he said he was willing to take office for a short time to “unify” the Republicans.
“Jim Jordan has been a star”
Trump, when he was in the Presidency of the United States, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jordan in 2021 for being one of his great allies in Congress.
“Jim Jordan has been a star long before he made his successful trip to Washington, representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District. Respected by all, he is now chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. As president, I had the honor of