McCarthy isn’t worried about losing conservative support despite latest controversy

Published April 27, 2022 1:10pm ET



House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he’s not concerned about losing the support of conservatives within his caucus despite some expressing frustrations with comments he made following the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

McCarthy, a California Republican who is vying to be the next speaker of the House if the GOP takes back the majority, pointed to Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan’s comments indicating he will continue to support him despite the recent controversy.

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