Trump Endorses Jim Jordan , for House Speaker.<br />Trump Endorses Jim Jordan , for House Speaker.<br />The former president endorsed the <br />representative from Ohio on Oct. 6, CNN reports. .<br />He took to Truth Social to say that <br />Jordan "will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!".<br />Republicans will hear from new speaker candidates during a forum on Oct. 10.<br />A vote is scheduled to take place on Oct. 11.<br />House Majority Leader Steve Scalise <br />has also announced his candidacy.<br />Meanwhile, Trump has been approached about <br />serving as speaker, even if only temporary.<br />According to a source familiar with the situation, he's "intrigued" by the possibility.<br />While Trump is currently focusing on his presidential campaign, he previously said he'd be open to assuming the role for a "30-, 60-, or 90-day period.".<br />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, Donald Trump, to Fox News Digital.<br />A lot of people have been calling me about speaker. All I can say is we’ll do whatever is best for the country and the Republican Party, Donald Trump, to reporters on Oct. 4, 2023
