Trump Open to Serving as House Speaker Temporarily to Unite Republicans

Former President Donald Trump has expressed openness to serving as speaker of the House on a temporary basis until Republican lawmakers settle on a candidate. While Trump has been approached by GOP lawmakers and is intrigued by the idea, he has stated that he is focused on his presidential campaign and not seriously considering the role. Trump would need to earn the majority of votes from lawmakers, which could prove challenging given his polarizing nature. The House is currently without a speaker, and Republicans are set to hear from candidates next week.