More support is flowing from Capitol Hill to Rep. Jim Jordan as House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says the congressman "absolutely would have acted" had he known about alleged abuse of student athletes by a team doctor at Ohio State University years ago.
McCarthy now becomes the highest ranking House Republican backing Jordan as "a good and honest man."
McCarthy says he believes Jordan when he says "if faced with charges of abuse, he absolutely would have acted."
Earlier Monday, GOP Whip Steve Scalise backed Jordan, as did key conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus, where Jordan is a leader. McCarthy, Scalise and Jordan are all eyeing House leadership runs.
Jordan faces claims from some ex-wrestlers that as the former assistant coach he was aware of the doctor's alleged groping.
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