Who is Jim Jordan? Far-right Trump ideologue to lead diminished Republican ranks

Controversial congressman defied 2022 subpoena from Capitol attack panel and was accused of ignoring sexual abuse as college wrestling coach

The election of Jim Jordan on Tuesday to lead House Republicans elevates a combative Donald Trump ideologue who defied a congressional subpoena over the 6 January attack, as the party tries as it tries to adjust to life out of power.

Jordan will lead a diminished Republican conference, as its ranks shrink to one of the smallest in decades. But it is a triumph for the Ohio Republican who was pushed out of the contentious House speakership race three years ago after his Republican colleagues repeatedly voted against his bid for the gavel in the chaotic aftermath of Kevin McCarthy's ouster.