Jim Jordan Vows to Advance Trump’s Agenda Before Democrats Take Congress, Warns of Political Investigations
Incoming House Republican Leader Jim Jordan is promising to push President Trump’s legislative agenda before Democrats take control of Congress in January, warning that the incoming majority is preparing a wave of investigations and impeachment efforts against the administration.
The Ohio Republican outlined his plans during an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity after winning a 106-73 vote among House Republicans to become their leader in the next Congress.
Jordan said Republicans must take advantage of their remaining weeks in power rather than allow the upcoming change in congressional leadership to derail their priorities.
He emphasized that the party still has important legislation to address during the lame-duck session, including measures that could become more difficult to pass once Democrats assume control of both chambers.
Jordan’s leadership victory followed Republican losses in the November midterm elections, which prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to step aside from his leadership position.
In the Senate, Republicans selected John Thune of South Dakota to continue leading their conference as the party prepares to enter the minority.
Jordan also warned that Democrats could launch another impeachment effort against President Trump, predicting that investigations would extend throughout the administration.
“There’ll be a third impeachment. They can’t help themselves,” Jordan told Sean Hannity.
The congressman predicted that Democrats would investigate Cabinet officials, private businesses, and individuals associated with the president. He specifically referenced Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who recently faced an unsuccessful impeachment effort in the House.
Jordan also suggested that potential Republican presidential candidates in 2028 could become targets of congressional investigations, identifying Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as possible examples.
He characterized the anticipated investigations as political lawfare and pledged that House Republicans would challenge allegations they believe are politically motivated.
The incoming Republican leader said his party would focus on presenting its position to the American public while defending the administration against congressional investigations.
Jordan also stressed the importance of maintaining Republican attendance during upcoming votes, arguing that every remaining legislative opportunity matters before the new Congress begins.
He pointed to a recent vote involving impeachment proceedings against Hegseth, noting that 11 Democrats were absent when Republicans defeated the measure.
The congressman said Republican lawmakers must remain in Washington and participate in critical votes to ensure the party can advance as much of its agenda as possible.
Congress faces several pressing matters before January, including government funding, defense legislation, and other unfinished legislative business.
Democrats, meanwhile, are preparing to use their incoming majorities to conduct oversight of President Trump’s administration, including potential investigations into executive decisions and senior officials.
Jordan has positioned himself as a leading congressional defender of the president and has extensive experience conducting investigations as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
His new leadership role will place him at the center of the Republican response to Democratic oversight efforts during the final two years of Trump’s current term.
With the congressional transition approaching, Jordan is making clear that Republicans intend to use their remaining majority to pursue legislative priorities before shifting their attention to challenging the incoming Democratic leadership.