Trump says he would accept House Speakership for 'a short period'

(VOVWORLD) - Former US President Donald Trump told Fox News Digital that he would accept a short-term role as Speaker of the House of Representatives to act as a "unifier" for the Republican Party until lawmakers reach a decision on who should take on the post.
Trump says he would accept House Speakership for 'a short period'   - ảnh 1Former President Donald Trump.(Photo: AP)

Trump said he will speak with members of the House Republican Conference as they consider who will become the next speaker.

The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House Speaker. So far, there are two declared candidates, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan. 

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