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Trump asked about US Speaker, says focus 'totally' on running for president

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In remarks outside a New York courtroom to reporters, Donald Trump says his focus is "totally" on running for president when asked if he would consider becoming Speaker of the House a day after Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the position. "We'll do whatever is best for the country and for the Republican party," he adds. SOUNDBITE

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