Trump would accept House speakership for a ‘short period’ while Republicans decide on a permanent replacement

President Trump has not expressed any willingness to take on the role of Speaker of the House for a “short period” while Republicans decide on a permanent replacement. In July 2018, Trump tweeted that he thought it was “great that Nancy Pelosi is staying on as House Minority Leader” and that she was “tough and smart”. Other than that, the president has not expressed any opinion on the current House leadership.