Posted on 10/05/2023 11:36:07 AM PDT by bitt
President Trump is reportedly considering a trip to Congress ahead of next week’s vote for the next House Speaker.
Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he had been approached about the possibility of becoming the next Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Speaking to reporters outside of the NYC courthouse, Trump said he would be willing to take on the role, emphasizing his commitment to doing “whatever’s best for the country and for the Republican Party.”
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JUST IN: Donald Trump confirms from the New York courthouse that he has been asked about becoming the House Speaker, says he would do it.
That would be epic
“All I can say is we'll do whatever's best for the country and for the Republican Party.”
“A lot of people have asked… pic.twitter.com/fx3AKlhS17
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 4, 2023
According to Politico, Trump may make a trip to Congress ahead of the Speaker vote.
Politico reported:
Former President Donald Trump is considering a visit to the Capitol next week where he is open to pitching himself as a speaker candidate, according to a Republican familiar with internal discussions.
If it happens, Trump would come speak to the House GOP sometime before lawmakers’ internal speaker election, which is set to happen on Wednesday, that person said. A final decision hasn’t yet been made. The full GOP will meet Tuesday for an internal “candidate forum.”
It’s not clear if Trump — the frontrunner in the 2024 presidential primary — would actually run for speaker. Winning would require near-unanimity from the House GOP, a difficult hurdle for the controversial former president. One of his closest Hill allies, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, is already in the race. (Jordan told NBC that he discussed his speakership bid with Trump this week.)
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He should stay out of this.
he has already politely declined
this is about support
who will he endorse?
No he should not.
👍🏼 👍🏼
Would it get him off the hook from all the lawsuits?
If republicans knew anything about negotiating, they would use the threat of electing Trump as chip to get more of what we want from the dems.
Absolutely not. He should be very much involved. The next speaker better support Trump, his candidacy and his goals.
They just got a border wall just by the conversation :D
Electing Trump to be Speaker would be a disaster.
Why should the former president and the most preferred candidate for 2024 “stay out of it”?
Because he is running for the executive seat? If so, please tell your uniparty legislators not to interfere with the 2024 Presidential race.
Thank you!
The most good he could possibly do would be in trying to convince others to vote for Jordan; and he could easily alienate many by doing it, too.
👍 Yup!
Why? Trump is the leader of the Republican Party.
That doesn’t mean he’s the right person for every task.
I dont agree with that but my point was use the threat of electing him as leverage.
Checking out his new digs?
True enough. But, Trump is sure the right person to lead and push a negotiation. He is the one with the acumen and stature to do it.
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