With an early morning social media post on Friday, Trump inserted himself into the chaotic race to replace Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker by backing Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for the post.
Jordan is facing at least one other candidate — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise — who is also on good terms with Trump.
Political Cartoons View All 1202 ImagesRegardless of who becomes the next speaker, Trump has undeniable sway over House Republicans.
All I can say is we’ll do whatever’s best for the country and for the Republican Party,” Trump told reporters at the courthouse Wednesday.
Trump's agenda while in office was often thwarted by congressional leaders from his own party as he clashed with former House Speaker Paul Ryan and then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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