EriktheRed
Eh...
The Speaker of the House is not required to be a member of the House.
Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives - Member FAQs
---
2. How is the Speaker of the House elected?
Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution states, "The House of Representatives shall chuse their Speaker and other Officers."
Although the Constitution does not require the Speaker to be a Member of the House, all Speakers have been Members.
---
Well, there ya go, wingnuts!
Make it happen!