Jordan Pushes Back On GOP Calls To Oust Gaetz

NBC News reports:

Rep. Jim Jordan said Thursday that he has spoken about his bid to be the next speaker with Donald Trump and that he would not support ousting Rep. Matt Gaetz from the Republican caucus even amid anger by some lawmakers after he led Kevin McCarthy’s removal.

“I don’t think that’s warranted,” Jordan said. “We’ve got a four-seat majority, Matt’s a talented member of Congress.” Jordan added, “I disagree with what he did … but he’s a great member of our committee … I think we gotta come together.”

Asked whether one member should be able to make a motion to remove a speaker — the rule that was used to get McCarthy out of the leadership role in a historic vote this week — Jordan demurred on the importance of changing it.

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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) on his candidacy for Speaker of the House in a Fox exclusive:

“You need someone who can unite the conference … We have to have someone that can bring our team together. I think I’m best equipped to do that.” pic.twitter.com/ZVofF8glaI

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