The former president, who had hesitated to express his support for the speaker candidate, told House Republicans to 'take the victory' and 'vote for Kevin.'
on his official profile on Truth Social, the former president wrote:"Some really good conversations took place last night, and it's now time for all of our GREAT Republican House Members to VOTE FOR KEVIN, CLOSE THE DEAL, TAKE THE VICTORY, & WATCH CRAZYFLY BACK HOME TO A VERY BROKEN CALIFORNIA,THE ONLY SPEAKER IN U.S. HISTORY TO HAVE LOST THE"HOUSE" TWICE!
In this composite image, Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump. The former president has called for House Republicans to"take the victory" and vote for McCarthy as House speaker."REPUBLICANS, DO NOT TURN A GREAT TRIUMPH INTO A GIANT & EMBARRASSING DEFEAT. IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE, YOU DESERVE IT," Trump added.
Another message published shortly after on Truth Social invited Republicans to"take the victory and run."
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