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Who is Jim Jordan and what’s his approval rating?

JIM Jordan has been told to “shut his mouth” by politician Maxine Walters after he questioned experts on when the pandemic in America will end.

Engaging in a heated debate with Dr Anthony Fauci about current restrictions, he asked how long it will take for citizens to get their “liberties” back.

Jim Jordan was engaged in a spat after he questioned experts on when the pandemic will end
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Jim Jordan was engaged in a spat after he questioned experts on when the pandemic will endCredit: The Mega Agency

Who is Jim Jordan?

Jim Jordan is a Congressman who has served as one of the four representatives for Ohio since 2007.  

His district includes Lima, Marion, Tiffin and Elyria.

He is a close friend and ally of former US President , and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 11, 2021.

As a former wrestler, he is known for his confrontational style - such as his refusal to wear jackets during official meetings and interviews.

What is Jim Jordan’s net worth?

According to , Jordan’s estimated is $200,000.

He is believed to have made some of his money during his time as both a college wrestler and a wrestling coach.

Between the years of 1987 to 1995 he was assistant wrestling coach with Ohio's State University's wrestling program.

Since 2018, he has been involved in a after allegations of sexual misconduct was made against Richard Strauss - who was the team physician during Jordan's tenure as assistant coach.

Republican Congressman Jim Jordan is known for his controversial style and is worth an estimated $200,000
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Republican Congressman Jim Jordan is known for his controversial style and is worth an estimated $200,000Credit: AP

What is his approval rating?

Jordan opposes abortion and is against providing federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

According to stats, any policy of a planned parenthood fund had a 0% approval rating during 2020.

Whilst his policy on campaigning for working families had an approval rating of 100% during 2019-2020.

Maxine Waters told Jim Jordan: 'You need to respect the chair and shut your mouth!'
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Maxine Waters told Jim Jordan: 'You need to respect the chair and shut your mouth!'Credit: Getty

What happened between him and Maxine Waters?

During a congress meeting, Maxine Waters told Mr Jordan to “shut up” after he questioned experts over the current coronavirus restrictions.

Ms Waters was infuriated after the congressman criticised The White House Covid adviser, , for continuing to share the message of and social distancing – asking when Americans will get their “liberty” back.  

Mr Facui had been speaking alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky
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Mr Facui had been speaking alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle WalenskyCredit: Reuters

Fauci responded by telling Mr Jordan that the US will return to normality when enough people are .

He said: “You’re indicating liberty and freedom. I look at it as a public health measure to prevent people from dying and going to hospital.”

However, the congressman angrily replied: 'You don't think Americans' liberties have been threatened the last year, Dr. Fauci?"

He added: "They've been assaulted."

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This prompted fellow congressman Maxine Waters to angrily interject: ”You need to respect the chair and shut your mouth!”

The spat occurred during a Coronavirus Crisis Subcommittee where Mr Facui was speaking alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky.  

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