Kevin McCarthy compared his relationship with Trump to romantic partners fighting

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:44

kevin mccarthy donald trump — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and President Donald Trump attend a legislation signing rally with local farmers on February 19, 2020, in Bakersfield, California.
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Over the years, Kevin McCarthy and Donald Trump's friendship has waxed and waned.
Initially, McCarthy accused him of being a Russian asset. Now, he's endorsed him for a second term.
In a new interview, McCarthy compared his relationship with Trump to spouses fighting.

Months after he was ousted as speaker of the House, ultimately leading him to say "Fuck you" to former President Donald Trump, now-retired Rep. Kevin McCarthy now compares his relationship with him to romantic partners fighting.