The other members, all of whom had been identified by CNN and Politico before official confirmation, were Reps. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota, Rodney Davis of Illinois and Troy Nehls of Texas.
The picks come a few days after Mr. McCarthy, who had been coy about them, met with Mr. Trump in New Jersey. The trip added to speculation over whether the California Republican would tap pro-Trump lawmakers to the panel.
Mr. Jordan has been among the most vocal supporters of Mr. Trump, who has returned the favor by constantly showering him with public praise.
His office responded to the appointment by issuing a statement containing only of a tape of old footage of Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, including some current House members, questioning the 2016 election results, insinuating that that election had been stolen, and accusing Mr. Trump of being a Russian agent.
Print this article House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks about the formation of a select committee to investigate the January 6 Capitol riot a news conference in Washington, D.C., July 1, 2021.
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House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has selected the five Republicans to sit on the select committee investigating the Capitol riot that is scheduled to convene for its first hearing on July 27, securing GOP representation on the panel that was recently appointed.
The Republican spots afforded by the House resolution will be filled by Representatives Jim Banks of Indiana, Jim Jordan of Ohio, Rodney Davis of Illinois, Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota and freshman Troy Nehls of Texas, with Banks serving as the ranking Republican, McCarthy informed CNN.
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