Republican disarray deepens as House members axe Jordan’s Speaker bid
Former President Donald Trump has privately expressed his lack of support for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer’s bid for speaker. This development adds another layer of chaos to the ongoing process of selecting the next House Speaker. Emmer, a Minnesota Republican, had gained early momentum, securing an endorsement from former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
However, Trump’s opposition could potentially derail Emmer‘s chances, as the speaker candidate cannot afford to lose many votes. Trump’s allies are actively working against Emmer’s candidacy, circulating opposition research and criticizing him on pro-Trump platforms, such as the “War Room” podcast. They argue that Emmer’s failure to endorse Trump during the Republican presidential primary and his alleged criticism of Trump after the January 6 Capitol riot make him unfit for the role.
Emmer’s potential speakership is seen by some as a divisive move that could create a gap between House Republicans and the likely Republican presidential nominee. Trump has expressed concern about Emmer’s stance and his perceived failure to defend Trump against legal troubles.
This development follows Trump’s previous endorsement of House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan for the speakership, which ultimately fizzled out. With Jordan’s decline, other candidates, including Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern, Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, and Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington, are emerging as possible contenders, adding further uncertainty to the speaker selection process.
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