He is a Trump ally and has contacts in PiS. Jordan is the new Republican leader

Jordan won the internal Republican caucus elections, defeating the current majority leader, Steve Scalise, the second person in the House party hierarchy.

Mike Johnson, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, has previously announced that he will not serve on the party leadership in the new Congress. However, he is to remain a member of the Chamber.

Trump ally and former Freedom Caucus leader

Jim Jordan argued before the vote that a "fresh and decisive voice" was needed to help Republicans rebuild their position and maintain unity after their defeat in the November elections.

The Ohio congressman is known for his harsh rhetoric and close relationship with President Donald Trump. Previously, he headed the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee.

Jordan was also the first leader of the Freedom Caucus - a conservative-populist faction in the ranks of the Republicans, originating from the Tea Party movement and located on the right wing of the party. In recent years, however, the politician has gained a stronger position in the mainstream of the party.