Jordan’s failed bid for House speaker revealed a deepening rift in the Republican party between the conservative and moderate wings. Jordan, closely associated with Donald Trump and the Freedom Caucus, was criticized by moderates in the party, who denounced him as an insufficiently experienced and ineffective leader. This led to a flurry of support from Trump and other conservative entities, while moderate Republicans balked at the prospect of his nomination. Ultimately, Jordan’s bid was unsuccessful due to fractures within the party, showing just how deep the ideological divides among Republicans truly are.
