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Trump analyzes visiting the Capitol and left open the chance to lead the Lower House

The rules do not require its incumbent to be a member of Congress, which would make Trump eligible for the position, where the Republican Party has the absolute majority.

  • 06/10/2023 • 07:05

Former US President Donald Trump is analyzing an eventual visit to the Capitol next week, seeking to unify the Republicans in the process of electing the new head of the House of Representatives after the dismissal of Kevin McCarthy, and even opened a minimum of this Thursday chance to occupy that position “for a short time.” "I've been asked 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'll do it if I have to, if (the Republicans) can't make their decision," Trump told FoxNews. Until these statements, Trump had denied the possibility of being the one to replace McCarthy, because he is focused on his campaign to return to the White House next year. The Political site and two legislators cited by the NBC News network reported an intention, yes, of Trump to reach the legislative headquarters, a visit that would be more than symbolic just over two and a half years after hundreds of his followers broke into the place to prevent Democrat Joe Biden's victory from being made official.