McCarthy on Trump's strength for 2024: 'I don't know that answer'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's mixed messages about Donald Trump's potential as the Republican Party's strongest candidate for the 2024 election create confusion and controversy. When asked if Trump was the strongest 2024 GOP candidate, McCarthy dodged the question saying, 'I don't know that answer.' He later corrected himself, claiming Trump is 'stronger now than in 2016,' highlighting the delicate position Republicans face in addressing Trump's candidacy.  Former Policy Adviser to Romney's presidential campaign, Lanhee Chen weighs in on McCarthy's double take.


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McCarthy on Trump's strength for 2024: 'I don't know that answer'

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[aaronbertram]

McCarthy deserves everything that happens to him. He sold out to MAGA world.

[disgruntledpelican]

It should be a rule of thumb that if they’re last name is McCarthy and they’re a Republican, they’re gonna be a trainwreck

[JasonBoyce]

i wonder if McCarthy thinks it was worth it, all the humiliation, just to be speaker of THIS house.

[sandraullmann]

Thank you, Liz Cheney, for your honesty and integrity

[ianreed]

"I say this to my Republican will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain."~Liz Cheney~

[ComplexEstate]

Why are you not reporting heavily on Joe Biden’s successes?

[kingkawala]

One thing I've never heard about Donald Trump is a voter who didn't vote for Donald Trump in 2016 or 2020 saying they're going to vote for him now

[AllieSheffield]

This is proof McCarthy is a shell of a man, he’s absent !

[Thorsen-bdwh]

Sounds to me like McCarthy needs to get down to Mar-A-Lago ASAP and blo* Trump to show how "grateful" he is.

[maggiemaloney]

I have a narcissistic brother and "ungrateful" is one of his mantras, even

[abdurashidwampamba]

Don't these people feel like they're kids or people being debased and grovelling, how do they keep a straight face

[SwiftJustice]

Rainman: I'm an excellent driver.

Don Tr💩mp: I'm a legitimate person.

[fuzy]

The last republican i cast a ballot for was Liz Cheney and I see Nothing to change that statement

[kellybaumann]

He turned his back on covid and proved by his actions on everything else that he is not fit to serve and should not even be considered.

[WalkawayRene]

Sounds like the Mafia Boss is not happy with Kevin McCarthy lol

[sandraullmann]

At this point, being called a rhino, should be considered a badge of honor.. that is proudly worn

[valeriejean]

Blackmail, extortion, obstruction, manipulation,
Fear and control.

Is Christie the only one with a pair? McCarthy lost his long ago and gave them to MTG

[faye]

McCarthy! Your job is to work for the people. Get your House in order, literally, and grow a spine!

[yvonneplant]

Christie is rising in the polls. It's happened since he told MAGAs to boo all they want. 😂

[beverleyarscott]

From England - this guy is the slimiest individual I have ever seen it’s a wonder he can stand on that podium without sliding off.