Rep. Jim Jordan Demands an Investigation After Making a Concerning Discovery . . .
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 30, 2026
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has called for an investigation into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the previous Democrat-led January 6 Committee that examined the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Jordan made the remarks during a brief exchange with CNN reporter Manu Raju. He described the previous committee’s work as a “witch hunt” aimed at targeting then-candidate Donald Trump. Jordan argued that the committee should instead examine Pelosi’s knowledge and actions related to security decisions on that day.
The comments come as House Republicans continue to debate the scope of a new investigation into the January 6 events. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), who has been appointed to lead the effort, have been negotiating the parameters. Sources familiar with the discussions indicate Johnson prefers a narrower focus, while Loudermilk has advocated for a broader mandate that includes examining security failures and the previous committee’s conduct.
Loudermilk previously led a House Republican report that recommended the FBI investigate former Rep. Liz Cheney’s involvement in the January 6 Committee. He has stated that he accepted the role with conditions of autonomy and resources to pursue facts without political bias.
The previous January 6 Committee, chaired by then-Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) with Cheney as vice chair, produced findings that were highly critical of Trump. Republicans have long argued the committee was partisan and failed to adequately examine security lapses or the role of federal agencies.
Separately, former President Joe Biden issued pardons to Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci before leaving office. Legal experts have noted that while pardons protect against federal prosecution, they do not exempt individuals from testifying under subpoena in congressional investigations.
The new Republican-led effort is part of a larger plan to continue investigations initiated in the previous Congress now that Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. Johnson has stated that the investigation will be fully funded.
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The developments reflect ongoing partisan divisions over the events of January 6, 2021, and the appropriate scope of congressional oversight. Democrats have defended the previous committee’s work as legitimate oversight, while Republicans maintain it was politically motivated.
Further details on the structure and timeline of the new investigation are expected in the coming weeks. The outcome could influence public perception of the events and shape future congressional inquiries into executive branch actions.
