A statement shared on social media falsely claimed that the former president had changed his endorsement for Speaker of the House to Rep. Byron Donalds.
on Wednesday, McCarthy has failed to garner enough support to be elected as speaker.
Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert delivers remarks in the House Chamber during the second day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 4, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Former President Donald Trump leaves the stage after announcing his third presidential campaign at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022, in Palm Beach, Florida.
According to the fake press release that was shared later in the day, however, the former president supposedly changed his mind and argued that House Republicans"need new Leadership." "House members should now rally behind Byron Donalds, who will be sure to push the MAGA agenda," read the release."Get it done!"
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