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Who is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks

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Controversial far-right congressman defied 2022 subpoena from Capitol attack panel and was accused of ignoring sexual abuse as college wrestling coachThe election of Jim Jordan on Tuesday to lead House Republicans elevates a combative Donald Trump ideologue who defied a congressional subpoena over the 6 January attack, as the party tries as it tries to adjust to life out of power.Jordan will lead a diminished Republican conference, as its ranks shrink to one of the smallest in decades. But it is a triumph for the Ohio Republican who was pushed out of the contentious House speakership race…

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  1. GuardianWho is Jim Jordan? Pugnacious Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranksControversial far-right congressman defied 2022 subpoena from Capitol attack panel and was accused of ignoring sexual abuse as college wrestling coachThe election of Jim Jordan on Tuesday to lead House Republicans elevates a combative Donald Trump ideologue who defied a congressional subpoena over the 6 January attack, as the party tries as it tries to adjust to life out of power.Jordan will lead a diminished Republican conference, as its ranks shrink to one of the smallest in decades. But it is a triumph for the Ohio Republican who was pushed out of the contentious House speakership race…
  2. NBC NewsHouse Republicans pick Trump ally Jim Jordan to lead them after election routReps. Jim Jordan elected House Republican leader over Steve Scalise, while John Thune is expected to remain Senate Republican leader, despite a conservative push to delay.