Trump Weighs In on Speaker Race After McCarthy's Defeat, Floats 2024 Run

Trump said he has received calls about becoming Speaker of the House after McCarthy's ouster, but is focused on the 2024 presidential election.

Trump said he would assist House Republicans in choosing a new Speaker to replace McCarthy.

Some GOP lawmakers have floated Trump as a potential Speaker candidate even though he is not currently a member of Congress.

Rep. Jim Jordan announced he is running for Speaker after McCarthy's defeat.

Potential Speaker candidates include Reps. Scalise, Emmer, Johnson, Arrington, and Hern.