Biden refrains from attacks on McCarthy as debt ceiling fight favors GOP

By Cami Mondeaux

Published May 6, 2023 12:48pm ET

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Biden refrains from attacks on McCarthy as debt ceiling fight favors GOP — In his first interview since announcing his reelection bid, President Joe Biden offered a change of tune over his relationship with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The president declined to criticize McCarthy’s leadership ahead of a high-stakes meeting over the debt ceiling next week, instead calling McCarthy “an honest man.” Biden attempted to relieve McCarthy […]

In his first interview since announcing his reelection bid, President Joe Biden offered a change of tune over his relationship with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).

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