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Thomas Earl Emmer Jr. [1] (born March 3, 1961) is an American attorney and politician who has served as majority whip in the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2015.
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Oct 24, 2023 · US Rep. Tom Emmer, the House majority whip who withdrew his bid for the speakership after it was thrown into immediate jeopardy Tuesday afternoon, has tried to balance an at-times moderate...
Oct 24, 2023 · Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) won the Republican nomination for House speaker Tuesday following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) ouster on October 3, but he faces an uphill battle for the support...
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Oct 24, 2023 · Former President Donald Trump derided Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) as a "Globalist RINO" and a "NEVER TRUMPER" on Truth Social and phone calls, forcing him to drop out of the race for House speaker. Emmer had angered Trump by praising him after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and dodging a question on his support for Trump's 2024 run.
Oct 24, 2023 · Tom Emmer's bid to become the first U.S. House speaker from Minnesota was short-lived. Emmer, the third-highest ranking House Republican, won the speaker nomination Tuesday...
Oct 10, 2023 · Learn how Tom Emmer rose from a Tea Party insurgent to a GOP leader in the U.S. House, facing challenges and opportunities along the way. The story covers his career in Minnesota, his 2010 gubernatorial bid, his radio show and his current role in Washington.
