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Get an inside look at the detailed investigations of the United States Congress, the groundwork for Donald Trump’s win in 2016, and the events that occurred during his successful four years as president.

When I woke up on October 2, 2020, I figured it would be like most Fridays in DC. Congress would finish up the week with a few votes on the House Floor and then members would rush to Reagan National Airport to catch a flight home. Polly and I had a mid-afternoon flight; however, we weren’t headed home. We were going to Wisconsin to help a colleague raise funds and to attend the President’s rally in Green Bay…. As I started to put on my workout gear before heading to the House gym, I took a look at my phone. I noticed I had several text messages and missed phone calls from Russell Dye, the top media staffer for our personal office and for Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee. Some of the calls and messages were from after midnight…. I called him right away.

“What’s going on?” I asked.

He responded, “Sir, the president has the virus!”

I turned on the TV. It was the only story.… I had traveled to Cleveland with the president three days earlier—I knew I’d have to quarantine until I got tested. I’d been tested before the flight to Cleveland, but that wouldn’t matter now. I’d have to get a new test. No workout this morning, no flight to Wisconsin this afternoon…. First things first. I was scheduled for a Fox and Friends interview that morning in the eight o’clock hour. I grabbed a quick shower and then headed to the office to prep for the interview. We were supposed to discuss the election and how the president was doing in Ohio. But we knew the only topic would be the president contracting the virus…. An hour later I got tested in the House physician’s office.… On that drive home Polly and I talked about all that had transpired that morning. We talked about the president and first lady, and like millions of other Americans, we prayed for their health and for our country. Over the weekend I thought about that day—that one day—Friday, October 2, 2020: it was really a picture of the entire year. 2020 was about the virus and the presidential election. 2020 was all about politics.
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In Washington, Jim Jordan is revered as one of the most dogged investigators of government scandal and corruption, relentlessly fighting for the truth, no matter how tough the odds. Raised in rural western Ohio, he trained tirelessly to become one of the greatest amateur wrestlers in the nation at the University of Wisconsin, then went on to coach another generation of world-class athletes at the Ohio State University, while also earning a master’s degree, before entering the political ring. On the mat, Jim Jordan beat some of the best wrestlers the world has ever seen; in politics that same tenacity has earned him victories at the highest levels of government.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Post Hill Press; First Edition (November 23, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637581459
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637581452
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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"This book is a good read that gives a history lesson of recent events and also helps to show why this country is in deep doo doo ...." Read more

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Customers find the book understandable, written in true form with statements, questions, and insight as only someone in the trenches can. They also say the author is very down to earth and a good guy. Readers also appreciate the respectful language, honest, and eye opening about politicians. They say the book is interesting, powerful, and real.

"...Jim is the reason I got interested in politics. He speaks in clear, concise, uplifting, and respectful language in sharing his fight for FREEDOM...." Read more

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"...We need to get back to doing what we said we would do. It is well written and contemporary and you will be amazed at some of the places so called..." Read more

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J. Pressel
5.0 out of 5 stars You feel like you are in congress
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
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Jim Jordan makes me feel like I am right in Washington DC attending congressional meetings. Jordan’s book is a real eye opener!

I saw Jordan ask Dr. Fauci questions. Dr. Fauci’s answers illustrate that he is a politician. Jordan writes about the questions he asked Dr. Fauci:

“ When it was my turn to ask questions, I asked, "Dr. Fauci, do
protests increase the spread of the virus?"

Dr. Fauci restated my question and then said that he could
make a general statement: crowding without masks contributes to
the spread of the virus. He had gone exactly where I thought he
would. I then asked, "Should we limit the protesting?" He wouldn't
answer this question, which we also thought would be the case.

Instead, he said that he wasn't in a position to make a determination
about that.

I said, "Well, you can sure make recommendations on all kinds
of other subjects like baseball and online dating." I reminded Dr.
Fauci that "government is stopping people from going to church,
going to work, and going to school. I'm just asking if we should stop
people from protesting especially since you just said it increases
the spread of the virus."

He still wouldn't answer. I also let the doctor know that police aren't getting attacked at church or work or schools, but they are during protests. And American small businesses aren't getting destroyed when people go to church, work, and school like they are during the protests.

"Should we stop the protests?" I asked again. He still would
not answer the question. And that's the point for the left: politics
trumps everything else.

It's okay to limit Americans' First Amendment liberties such as the practice of religion. But when it comes to the right to protest--to petition the government-that's
just fine as long as it's something the left approves.

The Antifa and Black Lives Matter riots and protests that destroyed millions of
dollars of property and harmed hundreds of law enforcement officers
are just fine; a Trump rally is not. Neither is a protest at the
Michigan state capital to let Michiganders go back to work. These
events "increase the spread" and shouldn't be permitted according
to Dr. Fauci and the Democrats.

Dr. Fauci wouldn't answer my question, and by so doing, he
illustrated to the country exactly what I wanted them to see.”

Jordan shows his political insight.
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thomas osterloh
5.0 out of 5 stars Making A Difference!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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Jim Jordan IS the real deal! His intelligence, tenacity, perseverance, and genuine care of our country shine through in this writing. Jim is the reason I got interested in politics. He speaks in clear, concise, uplifting, and respectful language in sharing his fight for FREEDOM. A Must Read!
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Chris Botkin
5.0 out of 5 stars Stop lying to your voters -- what a concept!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021
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I just finished Jim Jordan's book, "Do What You Said You Would Do: Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp." I note he actually wrote it -- there is no "with" or "and" co-author or ghostwriter. I believe this, because, if you have listened to him in interviews or watched him question witnesses in hearings, you will recognize the writing style of the book.

He represents my Congressional District, Ohio's 4th, and thereby represents me. I met him briefly once, when he was running for the Ohio House for the first time back in 1994. He stopped in to the local newspaper where I was managing editor. It was after deadline and I was the only one in the office. He was a trim little guy in shirtsleeves with a firm handshake and a smile. I voted for him and he won.

From the title, I thought the book would be some kind of blueprint for future strategy, but it's more like a highly detailed diary of his experiences inside some of the most intense political dramas of the past decade. The "Fighting for Freedom" subhead refers to Jordan being one of the founders of the House Freedom Caucus, a group that has ruffled feathers on both sides of the aisle. There are both Republicans and Democrats who do not fare well in these pages.

I found the book interesting for the way he opens the innards of the corpulent corpus of Congress. On the one side were the RINO-like methods of Speakers Boehner and Ryan, and on the other the tyranny and deceit of Chairmen Nadler and Schiff, and the Freedom Caucus in the middle, trying to follow the will of the people.

That sounds sort of self-serving, but the book doesn't read that way. Jordan writes with a straightforward honesty about realistic expectations, that somehow sounds daunting and optimistic at the same time. I'm hoping we can elect more like him.
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RobbinOfCanyonLake
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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What a concept!! Politicians that do what they say they're going to do when they're running for office!! Jim Jordan is a rare breed!!
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Jinkie
5.0 out of 5 stars Tells it like we want to know.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2022
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Written in true form with statements, questions and insight as only someone in the trenches in federal government can express. Jim Jordan represents us ... all true Americans who fear this underhanded corruption was only with a few when in reality it's among many high ranking powerful elective officials. Jim Jordan is a breath of fresh air making every effort to identify & extract the corruptive elective officials. This book is hard to put down. Its invigorating.
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Ronald A Feaster
4.0 out of 5 stars Writen in plain english and easy to understand.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
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I've read many a political book over the years and a few of the authors were a little dry. But Jim Jordan spoke in Koine (Greek word for common) English and did a great job in describing what goes on in the meetings, personal squabbles with other members of congress, even his own party. Stories you will not hear or read about in the main stream press...including Faux Nudes. Great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Few Good Guys in Office
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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This book is a good read that gives a history lesson of recent events and also helps to show why this country is in deep doo doo . The contrast of Jim Jordan and the usual Politician is striking and very obvious. One of the few good guys in Government who loves his country and is not for sale for any amount. Good Read.
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toganator
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for every conservatives library.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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Jordan is an important voice in today’s politics. I could not put this book down. His brand of conservative politics is exactly where the country needs to go. We need to get back to doing what we said we would do. It is well written and contemporary and you will be amazed at some of the places so called conservative republicans wanted to take our country. Great Book Jim. The HFC is worth watching.
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Kaz
5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth shall give you HOPE and FREEDOM
Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2022
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Mr. Jordan shares the TRUTH of what has and is going on. In doing so he gives us hope and freedom that our lives will get better. All we have to do is vote for Republicans in the 2022 mid-terms. Much appreciated your words of wisdom and your tireless efforts. GOD be with you and share His Grace with you and yours always.
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Paul A Tsakmakis
5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Jordan Truth Teller
Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2024
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I like how Jim tells it like it is
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