Could a FL Republican emerge as the next U.S. House Speaker? And what about Trump?

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that supporters have suggested he serve as the next U.S. House speaker, but his main goal is returning to the White House in 2024.

“A lot of people have been calling me about (the House) speaker. All I can say is we’ll do what’s best for the country and for the Republican Party,” Trump said outside a Manhattan courtroom where he is being accused of fraud by the state of New York, according to NBC News.

Noting his huge lead in national and state polls in the Republican race for president, Trump, now based in Florida, reiterated that the presidency remains his prime focus, “but we have some great people in the Republican Party that could do a great job as speaker.”

In the aftermath of Kevin McCarthy’s ouster Tuesday night in a vote precipitated by Panhandle-area Congressman Matt Gaetz, several members of Congress have indicated they want Trump to serve as the next speaker. That includes Sarasota Republican Greg Steube, who wrote on X simply “@realdonaldTrump for Speaker.”