GOP Congress Members Push for Trump as Speaker After McCarthy’s Removal

DALLAS, TEXAS - AUGUST 06: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Hilton Anatole on August 06, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. CPAC began in 1974, and is a conference that brings together and hosts conservative organizations, activists, and world leaders in discussing current events and future political agendas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) — (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

OAN’s Daniel Baldwin
6:20 PM – Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Texas Rep. Troy Nehls nominated 45^th President Donald Trump as Speaker of the House of Representatives following former Speaker Kevin McCarthy announcing he would not seek re-election.

Kevin McCarthy will NOT be running again as Speaker.

I nominate Donald J. Trump for Speaker of the House.
— Congressman Troy E. Nehls (@RepTroyNehls) October 3, 2023

McCarthy was v o ted out of the job Tuesday, becoming the first Speaker of the House to be removed from his or her post in the history of the U.S. Congress. An effort spearheaded by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz saw seven other Republicans join forces with Democrats to boot McCarthy in a 216-210 vote.

Florida Rep. Greg Steube joined in the call as well.

.@realDonaldTrump for Speaker 🇺🇸
— Greg Steube (@gregsteube) October 3, 2023

Georgia Rep. Mike Collins appeared to endorse the idea as well.

👍Nothing would wreck the DC crowd more!
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) October 4, 2023

The Speaker of the House does not need to be a member currently serving. Gaetz nominated and voted for the 45^th president to become Speaker during multiple rounds in the January vote. Trump has been in New York City this week attending a civil trial regarding his finances. He is currently the frontrunner in the GOP presidential primary.

The House will recess until next week as numerous Republican Congress members revealed they did not know who would emerge as candidates to replace McCarthy.

The House will be in recess until next next week. GOP conference will meet Tuesday for a candidate forum. Speakers race sometime after, per multiple members
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) October 3, 2023

North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry, according to House rules, has been named speaker pro tempore and has been dubbed to serve until a new speaker is chosen.

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