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Trump Responds to Calls for Him to Become House Speaker

Following the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a number of Republicans expressed support for the former president to fill the pivotal role.
Trump Responds to Calls for Him to Become House Speaker
Former President Donald Trump leaves the courtroom for a lunch recess during the second day of his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York on Oct. 3, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
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Hours after Congress made the unprecedented decision to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his role as speaker, a Texas Republican boldly declared: “I nominate Donald J. Trump for Speaker of the House.”

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) posted that declaration on social media on Oct. 3, shortly after the historic vote to vacate Mr. McCarthy’s leadership position. Reps. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) later chimed in to support that idea.

Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
Reporter
Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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