Who will lead the Republicans after Trump's midterm setback? JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz are among the potential contenders. Al Jazeera's Phil Lavelle reports from Texas. #USPolitics #Republicans #DonaldTrump #JDVance #Midterms2026. Jim Jordan, a hardline ally of President Donald Trump, was elected US House Republican leader on Tuesday, defeating Steve Scalise 106-73 in a secret ballot, US media reported.