Trump endorsing Jim Jordan for House speaker role: Republican lawmaker

Donald Trump is endorsing Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, according to a Republican congressman Thursday evening.

Trump has recently been teasing a potential run for the position himself, although he has specified that such a position would be short-term because he's running for president.

Now, though, it appears Trump has picked his horse in the race.

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That's according to Congressman Troy E. Nehls, who said he spoke with the former president himself.

"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," Nehls said on Thursday. "I fully support Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House."