Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend a “closed candidate forum” for House Speaker candidates on Tuesday, according to a new Fox News report.
From colleague Brooke Singman. Trump expected to attend GOP mtg on Tuesday for closed candidate forum for House Speaker
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 5, 2023
“From colleague Brooke Singman. Trump expected to attend GOP mtg on Tuesday for closed candidate forum for House Speaker,” Chad Pergram noted on X.
Former President Donald Trump disclosed on Wednesday that he has been fielding calls about the possibility of becoming the next speaker of the House of Representatives, but the legal disputes plaguing the Republican Party may keep him on the campaign trail and away from Capitol Hill.
Trump, 77, has already been identified as the preferred speaker candidate by at least two House Republicans. However, a little-known House GOP rule prohibiting those with felony indictments from serving in the role could render him ineligible for the position.
“A member of the Republican Leadership shall step aside if indicted for a felony for which a sentence of two or more years’ imprisonment may be imposed,” the Republican Conference Rules of the 118th Congress state.