He was noted for his sharp dismissal of the charges against Trump as hearsay. “We got six people having four conversations in one sentence, and you just told me this is where you got your clear understanding,” Representative Jordan (R-Ohio) said to William Taylor. “This is what I can’t believe. You’re [Democrats’] star witness. I’ve seen church prayer chains that are easier to understand than this.”
Jordan had already reached some level of infamy after being accused of ignoring allegations of sexual abuse against Dr. Richard Strauss that took place at Ohio State while he was the head wrestling coach.
“Imagine that your best character witnesses include Jim Jordan, Rudy Giuliani, Mick Mulvaney, Matt Gaetz, William Barr and Ivanka Trump. You’re in big trouble,” said political commentator Tony Schwartz.
“A heartfelt thank you to Jim Jordan, Devin Nunes, & John Ratcliffe for exposing this outrageous farce of a “hearing” today on the Hill. It’s way past time to take the gloves off and fight back,” disagreed Dan Bongino.
“Jim Jordan, the guy who ignored young athletes under his charge being abused, and asking for help, blames Trump’s problems on the whistle blower. That’s shocking,” said Bella Randolph, referring to the allegations against Jordan. Many watchers focused on those allegations.
“Jim Jordan had an INCREDIBLE day today on his first day on the committee. He fights for the truth vengeance, it’s truly refreshing to watch. We need more fierce defenders of truth like Congressman Jordan – Adam Schiff never stood a chance!” said Brigitte Gabriel of ACTAmerica.
“There is far more credible evidence and witness testimony that Rep. Jim Jordan covered up a sexual abuse scandal at Ohio State than there is evidence Joe Biden did anything wrong related to Ukraine… let that sink in for a moment or two,” said Alex Cole.
“GOP Jim Jordan is a scumbag who enabled prolonged sexual abuse. It’s extremely hot where that asshole is headed,” said musician Richard Marx.
“GOP Rep. Jim Jordan denied the most recent accusations that he ignored the widespread sexual abuse of male students under his supervision when he was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University nearly three decades ago,” replied Democratic Coalition head Jon Cooper, referring to the #GymJordan hashtag that spawned thanks to the rediscovery of those charges.
Several readers were more concerned with Jordan’s sartorial choices, with the Washington Post Tweeting “For dignity’s sake, Jim Jordan, put on a jacket.”
“Jim Jordan was ON FIRE today! He is such a strong patriot and fighter for truth – on his first day on the committee, he already destroyed Schiff’s SHAM of an inquiry. The American People stand with Jim Jordan and President Trump!” said Nick Adams.
