President Donald Trump has stated he will not engage in the House GOP leadership race following Speaker Mike Johnson's tenure. Trump praised Johnson and denied asking him to resign. Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan are both vying for the minority leader position in the upcoming Congress. Scalise acknowledged the Republican losses in the midterm elections and called for unity, while Jordan emphasized his experience in leading the party against Democrats. House Republicans will hold their leadership elections on Tuesday.
Key facts
- Trump stated he will not participate in the leadership race on November 4, 2026.
- Scalise and Jordan are competing for the minority leader position.
- Scalise acknowledged unexpected Republican losses in the midterm elections.
- Jordan emphasized his experience in his letter to the GOP conference.
- House Republicans will hold leadership elections on Tuesday.
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