The candidate for Speaker of the US House of Representatives opposed assistance to the Armed Forces

Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, launched his bid for president of the House of Representatives. Vacancy left by Kevin McCarthy after being dismissed. In a meeting with journalists on Capitol Hill, Jordan confirmed his intention to present his candidacy. The Ohio representative underscored the importance of unity in the Republican conference, echoing the sentiments of majority leader Steve Scalise, another potential candidate to run. In this …

Republican candidate Jim Jordan for Speaker of the US House of Representatives said that if elected, he would oppose assistance to Ukraine. His words were broadcast on CNN, RIA Novosti reported. According to Jordan, the key problems for Americans are not Ukraine, but the situation on the border and crime on the country's streets. “I'm against this,” Jordan answered a question about the aid package for Ukraine. Earlier, US President Joe Biden sai…

Republican candidate Jim Jordan for Speaker of the US House of Representatives said on CNN that if elected he would oppose assistance to Ukraine. RIA Novosti, October 4, 2023

According to media reports, MP Jim Jordan is the first Republican to publicly offer himself as McCarthy's successor.

The historic resignation of Republican Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House of Representatives isn't cold yet, when a first candidate for successor has already arrived. Jim Jordan, who is considered a supporter of former President Donald Trump, hopes to be elected Speaker soon, according to various US media.

Following the unprecedented fall of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, legislation in the USA is on hold — with potentially fatal consequences for Ukraine.