Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio says House Republicans intend to make the most of their remaining time in the majority before Democrats take control of both chambers in January. In an interview with Fox News, he said the party wants to advance its legislative priorities before the transition.
Jordan spoke after House Republicans selected him in a 106–73 secret ballot to lead their caucus in the minority starting in January. He said Republicans need to use their current majority while they still can, arguing that Democrats will spend the next Congress targeting Republicans.
The leadership change follows heavy Republican losses in the midterms. Jordan, a House veteran of two decades, is expected to be a prominent defender of President Trump as Democrats prepare investigations involving his Cabinet, family and business interests.
Jordan predicted Democrats would pursue another impeachment and investigate Cabinet members, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, as well as people in the private sector. He also suggested they could focus on possible Republican presidential candidates for 2028, naming Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential targets.
“For the Democrats, it’s all about politics and going after their political opponents,” Jordan said. He added that House Republicans would push back and present what they consider the facts to the public.
Jordan said Republicans would work to ensure members attend key votes during the lame-duck session, when lawmakers meet before the new Congress begins. He pointed to a recent vote related to efforts to impeach Hegseth, noting that 11 Democrats were absent.
Republicans, he said, want to keep their members present so they can move legislation forward while they still hold the majority. Jordan also said the party would oppose what he described as Democratic “lawfare” and focus on issues affecting American families.
