Former President Donald Trump assured that he supports Congressman Jim Jordan to be the new speaker of the House of Representatives following the departure of Kevin McCarthy. Trump maintained that Jordan has a strong policy on issues such as national security and the border crisis.
"He (Jordan) is STRONG on Crime, Borders, our Military/Vets, & the 2nd Amendment. Jim, his wife Polly, & family are outstanding - He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social app.
However, the former president does not rule out being the new speaker. In previous statements, Trump explained that he will step forward "if necessary." "They have asked me if I would consider taking the speakership until they get somebody longer-term because I am running for president, I will do it if necessary, should they not be able to make their decision," Trump told FoxNews.
The former president clarified that it is not something he really wants to do, but that he will do it for the GOP for a brief period "of 30, 60 or 90 days" while the party reaches a consensus.
