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Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee

2023-10-14 04:53
It is still unclear whether Jim Jordan has enough support to win an overall majority in the House.
Trump-backed Jim Jordan chosen as Speaker nominee

Conservative firebrand Jim Jordan has been chosen as Republican nominee to become Speaker of the House.

Republican members of congress withdrew to hold a secret ballot on Friday afternoon at Capitol Hill.

Mr Jordan, who has the backing of former President Donald Trump, faced opposition from...