McCarthy Wanted Twitter To Suspend Other GOP Members Of Congress: Report

Jonathan Martin, national political correspondent for the New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about reporting in his new book with New York Times colleague Alex Burns, "This Will Not Pass," that Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy wished that Twitter would suspend the accounts of members of his own caucus. Martin confirms that this reporting is backed up by recorded audio.

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[YZW]

Ted Cruz has some major competition when it comes to being spineless.

[einherjar]

Kevin knew what a leader should do... but he isn't a leader.

[mikeoxbig]

I haven’t seen Kevin scheme like this since Home Alone.

[kensnape]

If this is the average inteligence of these folks in Congress, then I fear for the USA.

[skyrocketcoast]

Yes! A zillion thanks to all who got that tape !!!!

[pattykelly]

Wow, you're having a really bad week here Kevin

[Drumdala]

Wow- this is actually pretty big. Ok dems- grow a pair and learn how to go on offense please.

[Alwaysgrim]

Al Capone would have got away with everything if he run for President .

[jim]

If McCarthy loses speaker (if GOP wins Congress) it could mean we end up with someone far worse like Gym Jordan. I am enjoying watching McCarthy free fall 🤣

[justicekharma]

18 U.S. Code § 2383 - Rebellion or insurrection
Notes
Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

[skippysimon]

I think the republican party needs to change it's mascot from an elephant to a jellyfish for more accuracy...

[peziki]

So! Can we believe the hammer is finally going to fall? Great interview, Rachel.

[kevlar]

Kevin McCarthy may have dreamed about it for years but it looks like he just destroyed it any chance of him ever becoming the Republican speaker

[johnzeszut]

It was a dark and stormy night when the Ship of State limped into port leaking fuel oil from one of the foreword bunkers.

[rocketfighter]

Kevin McCarthy said in a letter calling for the ouster of Liz Cheney from GOP leadership that "unlike the left, we embrace free thought and debate." I highly doubt if anyone in the GOP will call for the ouster of Cave-in McCarthy.

[meridien]

McCarthy can forget about any leadership role other than House Dog Sitter.

[Betts]

This has to be a best selling book 📚 Can’t wait to read! I also cannot wait to hear the sensitive tapes, if we can that is. Great guests Rachel! As always ❤️👍✌️

[vj]

Lol, seems like Liz released the tapes. Best revenge after he voted her out of seniority. Karma is a Bit$h and if you open the Websters dictionary & look up Karma, you'll find a pic of Liz grinning.

[batgurrl]

Rachael, I love your approach to these things. Kevin is an outright weak leader of his party. He can’t ‘herd his cats’

[rickrichards]

Rachel’s face at 2:33 has me cracking up 😂 this is good sh!t