The Messenger reports:
When House Republicans ousted McCarthy earlier this week, Trump began toying with the idea of heading to D.C. in a high-profile visit, briefly standing as a candidate for the post before dramatically delivering his support and his votes to an ally, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan.
Trump outlined the spotlight-grabbing plan in calls to Republicans on Wednesday night, four sources familiar with the discussions tell The Messenger, which first reported Trump’s initial interest in visiting the paralyzed U.S. House.
But Trump had one ask: “Keep this quiet.” Texas Congressman Troy Nehls either didn’t heed or didn’t hear that Trump request, blabbing about the once-private call on the social media platform X at 9:32 p.m.
Read the full article. Trump is reportedly furious.
Just had a great conversation with President Trump about the Speaker’s race.
He is endorsing Jim Jordan, and I believe Congress should listen to the leader of our party.
I fully support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House.
— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (@RepTroyNehls) October 6, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: How one Texas congressman “totally f***ed” Trump’s House speaker race strategy https://t.co/x6EIA5cpVS
— The Messenger (@TheMessenger) October 6, 2023