Trump teased taking up the gavel this past week, saying he would accept the speakership for 'a short period of time.'
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"…I'm not doing it because I want to — I will do it if necessary, should they not be able to make their decision," Trump told Fox News Digital."That's not gonna happen," Buck said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" when its anchor, George Stephanopoulos, pointed out several GOP House lawmakers suggested Trump be considered for speaker."No, it shouldn't happen and, you know, we have a lot of talent inside the House.
"I have said I don't believe a convicted felon should be president of the United States. So, I believe that my fellow Republicans will not ... nominate a convicted felon for the position," Buck said.Share on twitter
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