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House GOP bets on MAGA "fighter" Jim Jordan

Axios·November 11, 2026·1 min read
House GOP bets on MAGA "fighter" Jim Jordan

House Republicans elected Jim Jordan as their leader, handing him a 106–73 victory over Steve Scalise. Jordan, a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, pitched himself as a fighter to defend Trump against Democratic investigations. The vote reflects a bet that a confrontational approach, not moderation, will win back the majority after last week's midterm drubbing.

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