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 coronarivus restrictions, he asked how long it will take for citizens to get their “liberties” back.
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.
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.
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.