Former President Donald Trump hinted Wednesday at a possible run for Speaker of the House, posting a meme of himself with a MAGA hat in front of the Speaker’s chair holding the gavel on Truth Social.
Just hours earlier, Trump addressed calls for him to be the next Speaker of the House after the ousting of California Republican Kevin McCarthy. While leaving the courtroom in New York and addressing the media Wednesday, Trump said he would do “whatever is best for the country” but made it clear that he was focused on running for president.
Then he posted a photo of himself holding the Speakers gavel on Truth Social. (RELATED: Trump Addresses Calls For Him To Be The Next House Speaker)
NEW from Pres. Trump 👀 pic.twitter.com/NOk2EZmQYB
— Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) October 4, 2023
Before posting the meme, Trump told reporters: “A lot of people have asked me about it. We’re leading by like 50 points for president. My focus is totally on that. If I can help them through the process, I’d do it but we have some great people in the GOP.”
Republican Texas Rep. Troy Nehls nominated Trump for speaker of the House Tuesday shortly after McCarthy announced he would not be running again. (RELATED: Rep. Nehls Nominates Trump For Speaker After McCarthy Tells Conference He Won’t Run Again)
“Kevin McCarthy will NOT be running again as Speaker. I nominate Donald J. Trump for Speaker of the House,” Nehls said on Twitter. (RELATED: Jim Jordan Announces Bid For Speaker Of The House)
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has also nominated Trump for Speaker of the House.