Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump expressed his confidence in Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) becoming the next Speaker of the House, stating that he “will be a great speaker” and predicting that he “will have the votes soon.” Trump made these remarks while speaking outside a New York City courthouse before Tuesday’s House floor vote.
Trump noted the growing support for Jordan among House Republicans, with public support surging in the hours leading up to the vote. Breitbart News reported that the number of representatives publicly supporting Jordan had increased by 14 members to 146 within a day, and then increased by more than 16 members to the mid-160s on Tuesday morning. According to Trump, this surge in support shows a “great unification” behind Jordan’s candidacy.
Donald Trump predicts Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) will get the votes to become Speaker:
“I think he's going to be confirmed sometime soon. As you know, many people have now supported him. Twenty-four hours ago, he was supporting somebody else. There seems to be great unification.” pic.twitter.com/jB8syaNLn5
— The Recount (@therecount) October 17, 2023
Expressing his confidence in Jordan, Trump reiterated that he believes Jordan will make a great Speaker and that he will secure the necessary votes in the coming days. However, Jordan will need a total of 217 votes on the House floor to become Speaker, and he cannot afford to lose more than four GOP votes. It is expected that Jordan may have to go through multiple rounds of voting before obtaining the gavel.
This development in the race for Speaker of the House demonstrates the growing support for Jordan’s candidacy and the potential for a shift in leadership within the Republican Party. With his conservative principles and strong stance on key issues, Jordan could bring a fresh perspective and energy to the role of Speaker.
