House GOP Leaders Offer Contrasting Responses on Whether Trump Should Speak at CPAC
The Republican Party is in the midst of a debate over whether or not to embrace former President Donald Trump going forward. That was on full display on Monday when House Republican leaders held a press briefing. House…
The Republican Party is in the midst of a debate over whether or not to embrace former President Donald Trump going forward.
That was on full display on Monday when House Republican leaders held a press briefing. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was asked if he believes Trump should speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
“Yes, he should,” McCarthy responded.
The reporter also asked Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) whether she believes Trump should speak at the conservative gathering. She said, “That’s up to CPAC.”
“I’ve been clear in my views about President Trump and the extent to which following Jan. 6, I don’t believe that he should be playing a role in the future of the party or the country,” she added.
McCarthy added as the press conference ended, “On that high note, thank you very much.”
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Cheney was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for what lawmakers allege was his role in inciting the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Her vote led to condemnation