House Republicans Choose Jim Jordan as Minority Leader

House Republicans Choose Jim Jordan as Minority Leader7 publishers · first seen Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:34 UTC · updated Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:18 UTCHouse Republicans have elected Jim Jordan as their minority leader for the next Congress, following a significant loss of seats in the recent midterm elections. Jordan, a prominent figure in the conservative House Freedom Caucus, defeated Steve Scalise in a 106-73 vote. Former Speaker John Boehner criticized Jordan, labeling him a 'political terrorist' who 'never built anything, never put anything together.' Despite this, Jordan's colleagues view him as a fighter who can unite the party. Jordan's legislative record is notably thin, with no primary sponsorship of bills that passed the House. His role as a defender of President Trump in past investigations may shape his approach as minority leader.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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