MAGA rallies behind Jim Jordan for House Speaker

Matt Gaetz wrote on X that Jim Jordan would be a 'great' candidate to replace Kevin McCarthy.

"We need to unite the conference, I think I can do that. My colleagues who have reached out to me seem to think the same thing," Jordan said, according to Solender.Rep. Jim Jordan pictured on September 20, 2023, in Washington, D.C. A number of MAGA supporters in the House said they'd back Jordan to run for Kevin McCarthy's empty speaker seat.

Indiana Republican Representative Jim Banks wrote on X:"When it comes to negotiating on behalf of the House GOP Majority with theand White House, I can't think of anyone stronger than @Jim_Jordan to be our next Speaker of the House. He never backs down and has my full support."need a leader who can unite the conference and build on the accomplishments of Kevin McCarthy.

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