Speaker Trump? Former Prez To Attend GOP’s Closed Candidate Forum On Tuesday

Former President Donald Trump will attend a GOP closed candidate House discussion board subsequent Tuesday, the place Republicans will talk about potential nominees to exchange Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).

So far, Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have thrown their hats within the ring, nevertheless many have floated the prospect of ‘Speaker Trump.’

From colleague Brooke Singman. Trump anticipated to attend GOP mtg on Tuesday for closed candidate discussion board for House Speaker

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 5, 2023

On Wednesday, Trump posted the above picture of himself within the Speaker’s chair holding a gavel, nevertheless because the NY Post reported the identical day, there is a little-known House GOP rule barring anybody with a felony indictment towards serving within the function.

“A member of the Republican Leadership shall step aside if indicted for a felony for which a sentence of two or more years’ imprisonment may be imposed,” based on the Republican Conference Rules of the 118th Congress.

That mentioned, the principles might be altered to make means for Trump.

Despite the gavel submit, nevertheless, it seems Trump does not really need the job – and may be attending to assist steer the method. In a Thursday Truth social submit, he mentioned:

I’m operating for President, have a 62 Point lead over Republicans, and am up on Crooked Joe Biden, regardless of the Democrat Party’s huge Law-fare, Weaponization, and Election Interference efforts, by 4 to 11 Points, however will do no matter is important to assist with the Speaker of the House choice course of, brief time period, till the ultimate number of a GREAT REPUBLICAN SPEAKER is made – A Speaker who will assist a brand new, however extremely skilled President, ME, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

So, Jordan or Scalise?

Results of yesterday’s Speaker ballot. 36,000 votes. It’s an inner choice, however hopefully our convention choice will characterize the desire of the folks. pic.twitter.com/NHBDxkrASE

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) October 5, 2023

Trump was vehemently against even having a recorded vote within the House on the $2+ trillion CARES Act. He supported Pelosi’s try to move it by “unanimous consent,” with out a quorum current. This disqualifies him from being Speaker.

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) October 5, 2023