Former President Donald Trump may meet next week with fellow Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives when they hear from candidates who hope to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, several media outlets reported on Thursday.
Several media outlets reported that Trump was considering a trip to Washington on Tuesday to attend a closed-door forum for Republican speaker candidates.
It would be his first visit to Capitol Hill since his supporters attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to prevent lawmakers from certifying his 2020 White House loss to Democrat Joe Biden., would ask lawmakers to vote for him to lead the Republican-controlled chamber. At least two House Republicans have said they would back him.on Wednesday, Trump acknowledged the calls for him to serve as speaker but said he remained focused on the 2024 election.
The House is currently leaderless after a rebellious faction of Republicans forced a vote on Tuesday that removed McCarthy from his post.: Representative Steve Scalise, who was second to McCarthy on the leadership ladder, and Representative Jim Jordan, an outspoken conservative who has led investigations into the Biden administration. At least one other, Representative Kevin Hern, has said he may run for the post as well.
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