Wrestling Sex Scandal vs. White Nationalism: The GOP's Unsavory Options for Next Speaker
The top GOP picks for Speaker, Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, bring controversy from a wrestling sex abuse scandal and ties to white nationalism.
Jim Jordan is the Trump-backed frontrunner for Speaker but faces controversy over allegations he ignored sexual abuse as a wrestling coach at Ohio State.
Steve Scalise has served as House Majority Whip but spoke at a white nationalist event in 2002, raising questions about appeals to racism.
Jordan and Scalise have substantial political baggage that coul…
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