Former President Donald Trump addressed calls for him to be the next Speaker of the House after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy.
While leaving the courtroom and addressing the media Wednesday, Trump was asked about calls for him to be the next Speaker of the House, to which he said he would do “whatever is best for the country” but made it clear that he was focused on running for president.
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Republican Texas Rep. Troy Nehls nominated Trump for speaker of the House Tuesday shortly after McCarthy announced he would not be running again. (RELATED: Rep. Nehls Nominates Trump For Speaker After McCarthy Tells Conference He Won’t Run Again)
“Kevin McCarthy will NOT be running again as Speaker. I nominate Donald J. Trump for Speaker of the House,” Nehls said on Twitter. (RELATED: Jim Jordan Announces Bid For Speaker Of The House)
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has also nominated Trump for Speaker of the House.