cross-posted from: https://lemmus.org/post/1003749
Video on subject, The Hill:
SPEAKER TRUMP? GOP Floats THE DON To Replace McCarthy, Trump Says He's OPEN To Helping: Rising
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8cJsOtnBAg
Additional Articles:
Trump: A Lot Of People Have Been Calling Me About Becoming Speaker, We'll Do Whatever Is Best
Could Trump take McCarthy's place as House speaker? Technically, yes, but don't count on it
https://www.politifact.com/article/2023/oct/04/could-donald-trump-take-mccarthy-place-house/
22 ballots is the record, and McCarthy took 15. We may just see a new record this time!