The Kuhner Report 10/06/2023 [FULL SHOW] Donald Trump says he would accept House Speaker position on a short-term basis

TOPICS: President Donald Trump said Thursday he would consider accepting the speaker of the House job on a short-term basis if Republicans deadlock selecting a new one, though one lawmaker claimed that Trump plans to endorse Rep. Jim Jordan for the post. If House Republicans can't reach consensus on a candidate to replace the deposed Kevin McCarthy, «they have asked me if I would consider taking the speakership until they get somebody longer-term, because I am running for president» — Trump told Fox News Digital. Rep.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is vying to be Trump's running mate if he wins the GOP presidential nomination next year, said Thursday that «if Trump becomes Speaker of the House, the House chamber will be like a Trump rally everyday!! It would be the House of MAGA!!!».

Trump also told Fox News Digital that he may travel to Washington, D.C., next week and meet with congressional Republicans about picking a new speaker of the House. Earlier this week, Trump downplayed the idea of running for the speaker's job, saying his «total focus» is on the 2024 presidential race. He also said he would do whatever he can to help the Republicans come together after eight party members this week forced the removal of McCarthy.