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In a recent development, former President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid for Speaker of the House. Trump made this endorsement on Truth Social, stating that Jordan “will be a GREAT Speaker of the House” and has his full endorsement. This announcement follows earlier discussions where Trump had considered temporarily serving as Speaker himself.

While Trump expressed openness to the idea of becoming Speaker, sources close to him indicate that he is not expected to go to Capitol Hill for this purpose. The Republican Party is currently gearing up for a forum to hear from speaker candidates, with a potential House-wide speaker vote scheduled for October 11. Notably, the race for Speaker has left the House in a state of paralysis.

Trump has entertained the idea of serving as Speaker if necessary, even on a temporary basis, but he remains focused on his presidential campaign. The idea of him becoming Speaker has garnered interest from some GOP lawmakers, but it’s uncertain if he could secure enough support, given his polarizing status within the party.

While the possibility of Trump becoming Speaker remains a topic of discussion, it’s also unclear whether he could navigate House Republican conference rules, which require members indicted on certain felony charges to step down from leadership positions. These rules could potentially be changed, but only after a Speaker is elected.

Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving political situation.

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