Jim Jordan to join Trump at NCAA men’s wrestling championships
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is set to join President Donald Trump this weekend at the NCAA men’s wrestling championships, according to a source familiar with his plans. The White House confirmed that Trump would be attending the event with Jordan and Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa.
McCormick expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “I’m thrilled to be in Philadelphia this weekend with [Trump] for the [NCAA Wrestling] Championship. I grew up wrestling in small towns across PA and at West Point. It taught me grit, resilience, and hard work.”
Jordan, a former wrestling champion during his high school and college years, won the NCAA Division I men’s wrestling title twice while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also served as an assistant coach at Ohio State University’s wrestling program from 1987 to 1995.
The presence of both Jordan and Trump at the wrestling championships highlights their shared appreciation for the sport and its values of hard work and perseverance. Trump’s attendance at the event with lawmakers underscores his ongoing support for athletics and the wrestling community.
Fox News Digital reached out to Jordan’s office for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Elizabeth Elkind, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, is leading the coverage of the House of Representatives. Her previous work has been featured in publications such as the Daily Mail and CBS News. Follow her on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com.
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