Hoyer Statement on Rep. Jim Jordan's Nomination for Speaker of the House

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after House Republicans nominated Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House:

“This is another sad day for America. Once again, instead of choosing a bipartisan path forward, House Republicans decided to align with Donald Trump and the far-right partisan fringe of their party. Today was the latest indication that Republicans have allowed extremists, agitators, and demagogues to hijack their party. In doing so, they undermine our work for the American people, damage this institution, and endanger our democracy.”