"McCarthy's Mixed Messages on Trump's Candidacy Spark Controversy"
Former President Donald Trump's inner circle is furious with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after he openly questioned whether Trump would be the strongest presidential nominee for Republicans in 2024. McCarthy quickly apologized and walked back his comments, but Trump's allies feel that McCarthy has taken advantage of the former president's support without showing unflinching loyalty in return. The incident has raised questions about McCarthy's endorsement of Trump and his future support from the ex-president. Trump's allies in Congress are waiting for the right moment to make a move against McCarthy, and Trump could potentially oust him as speaker if he wanted to.
- Playbook: Inside Trump world's fury at McCarthy POLITICO
- McCarthy Questions Strength of Trump's Candidacy, Then Quickly Backtracks The New York Times
- McCarthy on Trump's strength for 2024: 'I don't know that answer' MSNBC
- McCarthy Accidentally Exposes the Trump Campaign’s Nervousness National Review
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he 'doesn't know' if Trump is the 'strongest' candidate CNN
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