1876 was the 44th Congress but the Speaker at the time was only the 28th. The actual 44th Speaker was John McCormack in the 60s and 70s.
I love the idea of a hint at restoring the Republic and I think a lot of other hints do point toward that happening or having already happened. However on this particular quote the dates don't add up. Seems more likely just a simple 45 to signal to us that he is Trump's approved pick.

1876 was the 44th Congress but the Speaker at the time was only the 28th. The actual 44th Speaker was John McCormack in the 60s and 70s.

1876 was the 44th Congress but the Speaker at the time was only the 26th or so. The actual 44th Speaker was John McCormack in the 60s and 70s.