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10. He might end up having to surrender ... again... the House Speakership if he "wins"

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 11:29 PM

Oct 2023

This is of the GOP's own doing.

According to Bloomberg though,
He can't even be selected for that position.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-04/can-trump-become-speaker-of-the-house-indicted-ex-president-not-eligible

Almost Anyone Can Become the House Speaker, Except Donald Trump

* House GOP rules prohibit a speaker who’s indicted for a felony
* Former president says he’s focused on run for the White House

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'Break the glass moment': Claire McCaskill on a Trump Speakership - All In - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Oct 2023 OP

Time to vote out all of these right wing clowns. Initech Oct 2023 #2

he'd be 3rd in line for the presidency MadameButterfly Oct 2023 #3

Actually second in line, after the Vice President. colorado_ufo Oct 2023 #11

.... Duppers Oct 2023 #13

My first thought was that as third in line to the presidency BadgerMom Oct 2023 #14

14th Amendment, Article 3 DallasNE Oct 2023 #6