Trump told Fox News Digital he would serve as a 'unifier' until Republicans can rally around a new speaker.
until FRI 11:00 PM PDT, San Francisco County, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley including San Jose, Northern Monterey Bayto serve as a "unifier" for the Republican Party until lawmakers reach a decision on who should take on the post.
"They have asked me if I would take it for a short period of time for the party, until they come to a conclusion—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 said. Since McCarthy’s ouster, both House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan and House Majority Whip Scalise have announced bids to run for speaker.
"I would only do it for the party," he said, stressing that his focus is on his presidential campaign.
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