Donald Trump wants future Republican debates to be cancelled after refusing to participate in them

Trump Endorses Jim Jordan , for House Speaker. Trump Endorses Jim Jordan , for House Speaker. The former president endorsed the representative from Ohio on Oct. 6, CNN reports. . He took to Truth Social to say that Jordan "will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!". Republicans will hear from new speaker candidates during a forum on Oct. 10. A vote is scheduled to take place on Oct. 11. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has also announced his candidacy. Meanwhile, Trump has been approached about serving as speaker, even if only temporary. According to a source familiar with the situation, he's "intrigued" by the possibility. 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.". 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. 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