Incoming House Minority Leader Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, stated his commitment to advancing the Republican legislative agenda during the remaining time his party holds a congressional majority. Jordan’s remarks came after House Republicans elected him to lead the minority in the lower chamber.
"We've got to use the majority while we have a chance before the Democrats spend all the next Congress going after Republicans," Jordan said in an interview on Fox News. He anticipates that Democrats will initiate investigations targeting Republican figures, including members of former President Trump's Cabinet, business interests, and potential future presidential candidates.
Jordan predicted a surge in what he termed "Democratic lawfare," including potential impeachment proceedings and investigations into individuals in both public and private sectors. He specifically mentioned Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential targets for future inquiries, suggesting that Democratic actions are primarily politically motivated.
"For the Democrats, it's all about politics and going after their political opponents," Jordan stated. "And we are committed, as House Republicans — pushing back and giving the facts and the truth to the American people."
Jordan also vowed to ensure Republican presence for key votes during the upcoming lame-duck session, aiming to pass as much legislation as possible before the Democratic majority takes control in January. He criticized absent Democratic representatives during a recent vote concerning efforts to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
"We're going to work on making sure everyone is here, unlike the Democrats last night — we beat them on that vote because we have people here," Jordan said. "We're going to be doing that because we've got important things we need to try to get done in this lame-duck session while we still have the majority."
The Ohio lawmaker's election to minority leader followed House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision not to seek leadership after Republican midterm losses. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was re-elected to lead the Republican minority in the Senate.
"We are going to be fighting for American families," Jordan added, contrasting their efforts with what he described as Democratic "lawfare stuff and these crazy investigations."