McCarthy indicates he will not support Santos: ‘He has other things to focus on’

By Misty Severi

Published May 11, 2023 12:19am ET

McCarthy indicates he will not support Santos: ‘He has other things to focus on’ — House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks to reporters outside his office at the Capitol Building in Washington, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, after meeting about the debt limit with President Joe Biden at the White House.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) distanced himself from embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) on Wednesday, indicating he would not support the New Yorker if he ran for reelection.

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