“What is he doing?”: Jordan allies “completely befuddled” by press conference as opposition grows
1 year, 5 months ago

“What is he doing?”: Jordan allies “completely befuddled” by press conference as opposition grows

Salon  

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said Friday that he believes his opponents among the House's GOP can still be converted to supporters ahead of what will likely be another losing vote for his speaker bid. I just know that we need to get a speaker as soon as possible so we can get to work for the American people,” Jordan told reporters at a Friday morning press conference, referencing former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's, R-Calif., 15-vote series to secure the speaker's gavel in January. twitter.com/atrupar/status/1715341153053155832 We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism During the Friday edition of "CNN This Morning" host Poppy Harlow asked, according to RawStory, "What was the goal there? Shortly after, panelist and former GOP congressman Charlie Dent asserted that Jordan's morning effort to garner support fell flat as many of those Republicans voting against him are "immovable objects" on the matter. But sources told Politico's Olivia Beavers that the meeting was "brutal" and holdouts urged Jordan to drop out and "do the right thing and that they won't be backing down."

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'You let Jim Jordan lie': CNN's Dana Bash slammed for letting Trump ally 'steamroll' her
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'You let Jim Jordan lie': CNN's Dana Bash slammed for letting Trump ally 'steamroll' her

Raw Story  

CNN's Dana Bash was called out on Sunday by a legal analyst and other onlookers who say the journalist let Jim Jordan lie on her cable news show. Why did you let Jim Jordan lie on your show and say Trump didn't go after his adversaries?" That Gay Guy Candle Co. also chimed in, asking, "Why does Dana Bash allow …

Jim Jordan throws Trump big assist hours before debate
9 months ago

Jim Jordan throws Trump big assist hours before debate

Raw Story  

Less than a day after a Fox News host warned viewers the CIA could meddle in the debate to give President Joe Biden a boost, the House Judiciary Committee appeared to try to do just that — by releasing a transcript of communication from a former official from the secretive agency. Trump-ally and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on …

California Republicans in swing districts backed Trump ally Jordan for speaker
1 year, 5 months ago

California Republicans in swing districts backed Trump ally Jordan for speaker

LA Times  

Rep. Young Kim onstage during the Concordia annual summit on Sept. 18 in New York City. But all five California Republicans from districts President Biden won in 2020 — Young Kim of La Habra, David Valadao of Hanford, Mike Garcia of Santa Clarita, Michelle Steel of Seal Beach and John Duarte of Modesto — stood firmly behind Jordan throughout his …

Jim Jordan’s mysterious note from chaotic House speaker meeting revealed
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan’s mysterious note from chaotic House speaker meeting revealed

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A lot of tongues started wagging after Rep Jim Jordan …

Jordan is no longer nominee for House speaker after a secret vote
1 year, 5 months ago

Jordan is no longer nominee for House speaker after a secret vote

NPR  

Jordan is no longer nominee for House speaker after a secret vote Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has lost a secret vote to remain his party's nominee for House speaker, several Republican lawmakers told reporters. The secret ballot came after House Republicans rejected Jordan's bid on the …

Jim Jordan and Donald Trump's embarrassing week reminds us: MAGA "tough guys" are cowards at heart
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan and Donald Trump's embarrassing week reminds us: MAGA "tough guys" are cowards at heart

Salon  

When Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, put in his bid to replace recently ousted Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., one thing was certain: It would renew interest in the Ohio State University sex abuse scandal that has dogged Jordan for years. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated stepped up to the plate, recounting how at least 11 members of …

Fox News Host Shouts Questions At GOP Lawmaker Who Didn't Vote For Jim Jordan
1 year, 5 months ago

Fox News Host Shouts Questions At GOP Lawmaker Who Didn't Vote For Jim Jordan

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Things got heated on “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning as co-host Lawrence Jones repeatedly demanded to know why Rep. Mike Lawler would not support Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker. “What I’ve said to Jim Jordan from the very start is, you have to get the right people in the room so that we can hash this …

GOP’s Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but plan for a temporary speaker falls flat
1 year, 5 months ago

GOP’s Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but plan for a temporary speaker falls flat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Refusing to give up, Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he was still running for the House gavel — leaving Republicans few viable options after his hardline backers resisted a plan to expand the temporary speaker’s powers to re-open the House. The prolonged stalemate risks keeping the House intractably shut down for the foreseeable future after the …

'Taste of their own medicine': Ex-GOP strategist tells Dems how to exploit speaker chaos
1 year, 5 months ago

'Taste of their own medicine': Ex-GOP strategist tells Dems how to exploit speaker chaos

Raw Story  

Amid all of the chaos as House Republicans fight with each other and Rep. Jim Jordan is bleeding support in his quest to become Speaker of the House, Democrats have a golden opportunity to step up and capitalize on their opponents' vulnerability. That's the view of former Republican strategist turned Lincoln Project adviser Tara Setmayer, who elaborated on what Democrats …

Jim Jordan loses more votes in second ballot for House speaker
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan loses more votes in second ballot for House speaker

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Jordan, a right-wing firebrand and close ally of former president Donald Trump, failed …

Ex-GOP Rep. Points Out ‘Terrifying’ Consequence Of A Jim Jordan Speakership
1 year, 5 months ago

Ex-GOP Rep. Points Out ‘Terrifying’ Consequence Of A Jim Jordan Speakership

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Rep. Denver Riggleman on Tuesday expressed exasperation at the possibility of Rep. Jim Jordan replacing ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy as the next House speaker. MSNBC’s Joy Reid pointed out to Riggleman that the Donald Trump-endorsed Jordan — who supported Trump’s failed efforts to flip the 2020 election result and still voted to overturn it even after …

Ex-RNC Chair Exposes Jim Jordan's Most Blatant Hypocrisy Yet
1 year, 5 months ago

Ex-RNC Chair Exposes Jim Jordan's Most Blatant Hypocrisy Yet

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee, mocked Rep. Jim Jordan on Tuesday for a boldly insincere message on social media. “We must stop attacking each other and come together,” Jordan pleaded with his fellow Republicans hours after 20 members of his own conference voted against his bid to become speaker on Tuesday. Politico reported …

Jim Jordan’s failure shows the limits of ‘legislative terrorism’
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan’s failure shows the limits of ‘legislative terrorism’

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They pointed to former House speaker …

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker, but vows to try again
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House speaker, but vows to try again

LA Times  

Rep. Jim Jordan, center, talks with Rep. Kevin McCarthy and others at the Capitol on Wednesday before Jordan lost a second House vote to succeed McCarthy as speaker. All of the GOP lawmakers who voted against Jordan, a right-wing firebrand, backed more traditional Republicans, including former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana. …

Jim Jordan fails in second US House speaker vote
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan fails in second US House speaker vote

Al Jazeera  

Conservative Republican says he expects a third vote on his faltering bid for speaker job on Thursday. Conservative Jim Jordan has sought more time to bolster his faltering bid for the top job in the United States House of Representatives after losing a second vote, while his fellow Republicans considered a backup option for the leaderless chamber. Jordan, a member …

"They're harassing our spouses": Top Jordan ally admits he's losing support as Republicans rage
1 year, 5 months ago

"They're harassing our spouses": Top Jordan ally admits he's losing support as Republicans rage

Salon  

The House GOP continues to plunge further into chaos as House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan's, R-Ohio, bid for the speakership stands on thin ice after 20 Republicans voted against him on the House floor on Tuesday. "Just so there’s no surprises: Jordan will likely have FEWER votes today than yesterday — as I expected," tweeted Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa. …

'Career ending move': House Dems warn GOPers to support Jim Jordan at their own peril
1 year, 5 months ago

'Career ending move': House Dems warn GOPers to support Jim Jordan at their own peril

Raw Story  

Publicly, House Democrats have been politely urging their Republican colleagues to work together with them to find a compromise candidate to lead the House of Representatives. Axios reporter Andrew Solender has posted an internal Democratic strategy memo that outlines how the party plans to make life miserable for Republicans who pull the trigger on backing Jordan. "The is committed to …

Who is Jim Jordan? The 59-year-old Republican close to becoming the next US House Speaker
1 year, 5 months ago

Who is Jim Jordan? The 59-year-old Republican close to becoming the next US House Speaker

Hindustan Times  

Jim Jordan, the 59-year-old Republican representative from Ohio, is on the brink of becoming the next Speaker of the House. WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: Rep. Jim Jordan speaks briefly to reporters as he departs a House Republican Caucus at the U.S. Capitol October 16, 2023 in Washington, DC. Jordan’s unwavering loyalty was evident during the tumultuous aftermath of the …

GOP insider cries foul at Jim Jordan pressure campaign: 'Bullying tactics need to stop'
1 year, 5 months ago

GOP insider cries foul at Jim Jordan pressure campaign: 'Bullying tactics need to stop'

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan is reportedly close to securing the votes he needs to become speaker of the House of Representatives, but some of his Republican colleagues are crying foul at the hardnosed tactics Jordan has been using to secure votes. Axios reports that one unnamed House Republican has said that Jordan's allies have issued primary threats to members who do …

Dems 'salivating' at prospect of running against Speaker Jim Jordan
1 year, 5 months ago

Dems 'salivating' at prospect of running against Speaker Jim Jordan

Raw Story  

Republicans in the House of Representatives may elect hardliner Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker on Tuesday, and Democrats are reportedly licking their chops at the prospect of running against him. Politico reports that "Democrats are salivating over prospect of saddling vulnerable Republicans with Jordan’s record — from his history opposing abortion rights and pushing entitlement cuts to his links to …

Republican Group Trashes Jim Jordan Just Ahead Of Speaker Vote
1 year, 5 months ago

Republican Group Trashes Jim Jordan Just Ahead Of Speaker Vote

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Jim Jordan is trying to round up enough support to become the next House speaker ― but one conservative organization is urging lawmakers to vote against him. The Republican Accountability Project warned of the threats facing democracies worldwide while Congress deals with a leadership crisis created two weeks ago when a handful of far-right GOP lawmakers …

Jim Jordan’s rapid rise has been cheered by Trump and the far right. Could it soon make him speaker?
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan’s rapid rise has been cheered by Trump and the far right. Could it soon make him speaker?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jim Jordan has such a reputation as a political brawler that former House Speaker John Boehner once said he’d never met someone “who spent more time tearing things apart.” Now, nearly a decade after Boehner stepped down in the face of a conservative revolt, it is Jordan, of Ohio, who is trying to bring the Republican Party …

Jim Jordan allies 'threatening retribution' against GOPer's refusing to elect him speaker
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan allies 'threatening retribution' against GOPer's refusing to elect him speaker

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan's bid to be the next House speaker after the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy is running into a considerable amount of resistance from his GOP caucus, so allies of the Ohio Republican are reportedly twisting arms and making threats to ensure his selection. With one ally admitting the Jordan camp was stunned that he didn't get close …

Jim Jordan allies 'shocked' he couldn't get votes despite 'nowhere else to go'
1 year, 5 months ago

Jim Jordan allies 'shocked' he couldn't get votes despite 'nowhere else to go'

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan's allies were shocked that he didn't receive the needed votes to become House speaker despite running all but unopposed, according to Bloomberg. Jordan is the current front-runner for the GOP's House speaker position, but he lost the first race when he opposed Steve Scalise. “There was nowhere else to go, and they still didn’t want to go …

Rep. Jim Jordan, endorsed by Donald Trump, tells Fox News he feels “very good” about Speaker bid
1 year, 5 months ago

Rep. Jim Jordan, endorsed by Donald Trump, tells Fox News he feels “very good” about Speaker bid

Salon  

Ohio Republican Jim Jordan said the House of Representatives needs “to get a Speaker in place as soon as possible” to address military aid to Israel on Fox News today. The House Judiciary chair, who declared his candidacy for the role last week, told “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo that his first move as Speaker would be “to help …

Trump Factor Could Sway Tight House Speaker Race
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump Factor Could Sway Tight House Speaker Race

Live Mint  

Former President Donald Trump is emerging as a wild card in the race for the next speaker of the House, potentially tipping the balance as the party tries to unite behind a candidate and avoid another grueling fight. Early Friday morning, Trump weighed in with his endorsement, backing Rep. Jim Jordan to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, after the California …

'Political fan fiction': Ex-Trump aide scoffs at idea of him being House speaker
1 year, 5 months ago

'Political fan fiction': Ex-Trump aide scoffs at idea of him being House speaker

Raw Story  

The idea of former President Donald Trump becoming speaker of the House is essentially nothing more than "political fan fiction," said former Trump White House communications official Alyssa Farah Griffin on CNN Thursday. "Perspective right now from CNN commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin, who once worked for Jim Jordan when he chaired the House Freedom Caucus," said anchor Anderson Cooper. "So …

Can ‘legislative terrorist’ Jim Jordan lead the House?
1 year, 5 months ago

Can ‘legislative terrorist’ Jim Jordan lead the House?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It’s why Mr Boehner, now free …

Scalise and Jordan battle over centrists in speakership fight
1 year, 5 months ago

Scalise and Jordan battle over centrists in speakership fight

CNN  

CNN — The battle to win the House speakership could hinge on a contingent of more moderate Republicans uneasy about the conservative politics of their two leading candidates and angry at their hardline faction for ousting Kevin McCarthy in this week’s unprecedented floor vote. Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida, a McCarthy ally who considers himself center right, said Jordan “certainly …

Jim Jordan blames earpiece for stumbling over words in Fox interview
1 year, 8 months ago

Jim Jordan blames earpiece for stumbling over words in Fox interview

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Representative Jim Jordan stumbled over his words during a rant …

Jim Jordan's hands are tied despite pressure to save Donald Trump: columnist
1 year, 9 months ago

Jim Jordan's hands are tied despite pressure to save Donald Trump: columnist

Raw Story  

Washington Post columnist Greg Sargent doesn't think there are a lot of options available to Rep. Jim Jordan, who might be looking for ways to save Donald Trump from prosecution. Speaking to Dana Bash Sunday, Jordan claimed that Trump repeatedly said that he had declassified everything. Jordan went on to claim that Trump can keep "declassified" information "wherever he wants." …

'Utter cowardice': Jim Jordan's former colleague blasts his lack of spine in latest Trump controversy
2 years ago

'Utter cowardice': Jim Jordan's former colleague blasts his lack of spine in latest Trump controversy

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan faced harsh criticism from a former colleague after he refused to comment on controversial remarks recently made by former President Donald Trump. Trump warned that there could be "death & destruction" if he is charged in a New York investigation into a hush money payment that his personal lawyer paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels in the …

Questions raised why Jim Jordan is underfunding right-wing conspiracy investigations
2 years ago

Questions raised why Jim Jordan is underfunding right-wing conspiracy investigations

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan has been reluctant to boost the budget for the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into the alleged targeting of Republicans by the federal government, and some conservatives are starting to wonder why he has so far refused. The Ohio Republican has been facing criticism from all sides after his public hearings have failed to generate bombshell findings, and …

Jim Jordan facing heat from conservatives over handling of 'weaponization' hearings
2 years ago

Jim Jordan facing heat from conservatives over handling of 'weaponization' hearings

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan is delivering an investigation that conservatives wanted, but now he's facing heat because they failed to generate much sizzle. RELATED: Republicans frustrated with Oversight chair Comer for sticking his nose in their business: report "The rub here, as you point out, is that the witnesses and the targets that some of these groups are pushing have credibility …

Here's what the Select Committee already knows about Jim Jordan's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection
2 years, 9 months ago

Here's what the Select Committee already knows about Jim Jordan's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection

Raw Story  

This story first ran on June 1, 2022. Rep. Jim Jordan has until next week to answer the House Select Committee's questions about his role in Donald Trump's effort to overturn his 2020 election loss. Nov. 9, 2020: The lawmaker participated in a meeting with senior White House officials to develop a "blueprint" for the Trump campaign's strategy after the …

House investigators push back deadline for Jim Jordan subpoena — but warn he must cooperate
2 years, 9 months ago

House investigators push back deadline for Jim Jordan subpoena — but warn he must cooperate

Raw Story  

On Wednesday, CNN reported that investigators on the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection have notified Rep. Jim Jordan that they do not accept his reasoning for resisting their subpoena and expect him to comply — but will give him extra time to do so. "Last week, Jordan responded to the committee's subpoena by contesting its constitutionality …

Jim Jordan was deeply involved in Trump's attempted coup – and the evidence is appalling
2 years, 10 months ago

Jim Jordan was deeply involved in Trump's attempted coup – and the evidence is appalling

Raw Story  

The net is tightening around Jimbo. But Jordan doesn’t care what the select U.S. House committee investigating Jan. 6 finds out about his dirty work to destroy the democracy he swore to support and defend. You may be stunned by new disclosures of how far he was willing to go to keep a loser in power, his overtures to the …

Jim Jordan Spoke To Trump For 10 Minutes Before Capitol Riot: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Jim Jordan Spoke To Trump For 10 Minutes Before Capitol Riot: Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Jim Jordan spoke to former President Donald Trump for 10 minutes the morning of the Capitol riot last January, according to a new report from CNN citing records obtained by investigators in the House. While the content of their alleged pre-riot discussion remains unknown, it could shed light on Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of …

New evidence shows Trump and Jim Jordan had lengthy phone conversation on Jan. 6
3 years, 1 month ago

New evidence shows Trump and Jim Jordan had lengthy phone conversation on Jan. 6

Raw Story  

The House committee investigating the Capitol riot has obtained evidence showing new details about then-President Donald Trump's phone call to Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan on Jan. 6, 2021. "Two sources who have reviewed the call records tell CNN that Trump spoke on the phone at the White House residence with Jordan for 10 minutes on the morning of January …

Ohio Rep. Jordan rejects Jan. 6 panel request for interview
3 years, 2 months ago

Ohio Rep. Jordan rejects Jan. 6 panel request for interview

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, one of former President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, on Sunday rejected a request for an interview by the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. In a combative letter to committee chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Jordan said, “The American people are tired of Democrats’ nonstop investigations and partisan witch …

Jim Jordan refuses to tell Jan. 6 panel about Trump calls after claiming he had “nothing to hide”
3 years, 2 months ago

Jim Jordan refuses to tell Jan. 6 panel about Trump calls after claiming he had “nothing to hide”

Salon  

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said on Sunday that he is refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, after previously claiming he had "nothing to hide." Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., last month asked Jordan to provide information about his "multiple communications" with former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021. But in a letter …

Liz Cheney confirms she told Jim Jordan ‘you f****** did this’ during Capitol attack
3 years, 2 months ago

Liz Cheney confirms she told Jim Jordan ‘you f****** did this’ during Capitol attack

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on a committee investigating …

Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan
3 years, 3 months ago

Jan. 6 panel seeks interview with Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection on Wednesday requested an interview with Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, one of former President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, as the committee closes in on members of its own chamber. In a letter to Jordan, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, Democratic chairman of the panel, said …

Jan. 6 committee wants to speak to Jim Jordan about his conversations with Trump
3 years, 3 months ago

Jan. 6 committee wants to speak to Jim Jordan about his conversations with Trump

Raw Story  

The House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has called Rep. Jim Jordan to appear and answer questions before them. And we also wish to inquire about any communications you had on January 5th or 6th with those in the Willard War Room, the Trump legal team, White House personnel or others involved in organizing …

The House Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan
3 years, 3 months ago

The House Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan

NPR  

The House Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan Enlarge this image toggle caption Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images Greg Nash/Pool/Getty Images The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has requested that Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary panel and a longtime ally of former President Donald …

'Jim Jordan can't quite get his stories straight': CNN host
3 years, 5 months ago

'Jim Jordan can't quite get his stories straight': CNN host

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Jordan was probed about the number of times he spoke to former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6. Months later, Jordan still couldn't come up with the answer when asked about it in a House Rules Committee hearing Wednesday about whether to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Jordan claimed he has been "clear" when he spoke …

Flustered Jim Jordan struggles to explain his calls to Trump on Jan 6
3 years, 5 months ago

Flustered Jim Jordan struggles to explain his calls to Trump on Jan 6

Raw Story  

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, speaking before the House Rules Committee Wednesday appeared flustered and agitated when asked if he had talked to Donald Trump on January 6. The fast-talking Ohio GOP Congressman spewed a cornucopia of right wing talking points, including attacking the Biden administration in his remarks as the "worst administration in history." "If you could just, for the …

Rep. Jim Jordan Suddenly Remembers At Least One Other Call With Trump On Jan. 6: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Rep. Jim Jordan Suddenly Remembers At Least One Other Call With Trump On Jan. 6: Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Some observers speculated that the Ohio congressman may be trying to get his story straight if he’s called to testify before the House Select Committee investigating the events of Jan. 6 — including looking into activities by Trump and GOP lawmakers. I just don’t recall the times.” A source told Politico that Jordan and Rep. Matt Gaetz …

Jim Jordan exposes more details about Trump's Jan. 6 communications — and ropes in Matt Gaetz, too
3 years, 7 months ago

Jim Jordan exposes more details about Trump's Jan. 6 communications — and ropes in Matt Gaetz, too

Salon  

A new report on Sunday in Politico's Playbook offered new details about former President Donald Trump's communications during the Jan. 6 attack, which may be of interest to the investigators on the House committee examining the day's events. Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a close ally of the former president, has already admitted that he spoke to Trump on …

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