Kevin McCarthy: Matt Gaetz 'shouldn't be on the streets'

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., sat with NBC News' Tom Llamas to discuss his party's message at the Republican National Convention, whether President Biden would remain as the Democratic nominee and Rep. Matt Gaetz's ongoing criticism of him.

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[yellyman]

There`s too much background noise on the audio.

[MJS-PS]

Hey here's a crazy idea... pause the interview until AFTER the National Anthem.

[EdSweeney-uw]

Kevin McCarthy walked away from our district in California. We spent months and months without a representative. Kevin stands up for Kevin. Never forget that Kevin Spacey tailed McCarthy around for his role as Frank Underwood in “House of Cards”…. If Trump finds a role for McCarthy in his Administration, he loses my support.

[jannivannibell]

You have got to be kidding me- why would they even post this interview if it’s completely blocked out by “LEFT LEFT RIGHT LEFT LEFT”

[chrisbirch]

As a Republican I can assure you none of us trust McCarthy

[DanielGibbons-vk]

Talks about party unity. Proceeds to disunify.

[trudyharper]

So disrespectful…….stop for the NATIONAL

[iwbasl]

disgraceful stunt by Matt Gaetz at the RNC convention.

[aarontoalet]

The Republican Party doesn’t need Matt Gaetz.

[SP-plvu]

Did not interrupt his interview to stand and place his hand over his heart when the National Anthem played. Speaks volumes about this guys patriotic sentiment! Talks unity then blasts Gates.

[harold]

NBC could have blocked the background noise, but it's a way to distract viewers from listening to the message.

[majortom]

🎵"Say Matt, I hear you like em young,
You better never go to cell block one"🎵

[AndyCarlValentin]

I love that McCarthy was in the middle of talking about the party uniting when Gatez came over and proved McCarthy wrong.

[thatdude]

The RNC has not forgiven McCarthy for working for Skeletor Pelosi.

[bowlerguy]

Id rather hear the "left left left right" instead of McCarthy's answers.

[staciehall]

I cant watch this!...so disrespectful to what's going on in the background...says it all

[munbruk]

Crying McCarthy. It is not your decision who is on the streets.

[RustyAnderson-jb]

McCarthy thinks we've forgotten he's a rhino. We haven't forgotten McCarthy what you did to Trump

[SPEEDBOATTarnell]

Running off at the GIBLETS while the National Anthem is going on aint a good look, KEVIN. Read the fuggin ROOM, ya think?! 😩

[kek]

Pretty sure they call him "McCarthy the Clown".