Fri Oct 6, 2023 – 11:30 am EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) –– Former President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House of Representatives, days after eight Republicans led by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida voted with Democrats to oust the previous GOP speaker, Kevin McCarthy.
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District,” Trump, who is running for the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination, wrote late Thursday night on his personal social media platform Truth Social. “Respected by all, he is now Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. As President, I had the honor of presenting Jim with our Country’s highest civilian award, The Presidential Medal of Freedom.”
“So much is learned from sports, and Jim was a master!” the ex-president continued. “While attending Graham High School, he won State Championships all four years, a rarity, and compiled an amazing 156-1 record. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Jim became a two-time NCAA Division l Wrestling Champion. He won his 1985-86 NCAA Championship Matches in his weight class. Jim has a masters degree in Education from Ohio
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