Explainer: Why Donald Trump can’t become US House Speaker – for now

Former US President Donald Trump is being considered as a potential candidate for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, even though he is not currently a House member. While the US Constitution does not explicitly mandate that the position must be filled by an elected House member, traditionally, the role has been assumed by a member from within the House.

Explainer: Why Donald Trump can’t become US House Speaker – for now
Former US President Donald Trump is being considered as a potential candidate for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, even though he is not currently a House member. While the US Constitution does not explicitly mandate that the position must be filled by an elected House member, traditionally, the role has been assumed by a member from within the House.