Rep. Greg Steube of Florida has already made up his mind about who the next House speaker should be: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan.
Steube, a Sarasota Republican, actually announced his decision on Friday. He shared the news with constituents in an email on Sunday.
“I encouraged @realDonaldTrump to run for Speaker because he could unite the Republican conference in historic ways,” Steube said Friday on X (formerly Twitter). “But I have full confidence in President (Donald) Trump’s pick for our Speaker: @Jim_Jordan.”
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“We must unite around Chairman Jordan who has led the charge in @Weaponization and @JudiciaryGOP’s critical work to protect our freedoms. Jim is a great patriot who can get the job done! He holds the respect of so many in our conference and I trust him to lead!”
On Friday, Trump fully endorsed Jordan, who has been one of his most loyal backers in Congress. Steube reposted those comments in announcing his own choice for Jordan, over challenger Rep. Steve Scalise.
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., 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 presenting Jim with our Country’s highest civilian award, The Presidential Medal of Freedom,” Trump said on Truth Social, his social media platform.
“So much is learned from sports, and Jim was a master! 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.”
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“Jim has a Master’s Degree in Education from Ohio State University & a Law Degree from Capital University,” Trump continued.
“He is STRONG on Crime, Borders, our Military/Vets, & 2nd Amendment. Jim, his wife, Polly, & family are outstanding – He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!”
Steube lamented in the email that the shake-up in the House that toppled former Speaker Kevin McCarthy had delayed action on his bill to provide tax relief for those Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian last year.
But, he added, “I will continue to fight tooth and nail until Floridians get the relief they deserve.”
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