Key takeaways:
- Threats were made to the wife of a Republican lawmaker who opposed Rep. Jim Jordan’s (R-Ohio) bid for House speaker.
- The caller threatened to “fucking come follow you all over the place” and warned that the lawmaker’s wife would “keep getting calls and emails.”
- The threats received by the Republican lawmaker’s wife are a stark reminder of the divisions within the party.
On Thursday, CNN’s Jake Tapper aired a voicemail received by the wife of a Republican lawmaker who opposed Rep. Jim Jordan’s (R-Ohio) bid for House speaker. The caller threatened to “fucking come follow you all over the place” and warned that the lawmaker’s wife would “keep getting calls and emails.”
Tapper described the audio as “pretty ugly stuff” and did not identify the lawmaker. The caller also said they were “putting all your information over the internet now” and asked “why is your husband such a pig? Because he doesn’t represent the people?”
Jordan’s bid for House speaker has been met with opposition from some Republicans. In recent days, those who oppose Jordan have received multiple threats.
The incident highlights the growing tensions between Republicans in the House of Representatives. Jordan, a close ally of President Donald Trump, is seeking to become the next House speaker. However, some Republicans have voiced their opposition to his bid, citing his lack of experience and his close ties to the president.
The threats received by the Republican lawmaker’s wife are a stark reminder of the divisions within the party. It remains to be seen whether Jordan will be successful in his bid for the House speaker role.
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