Most Republicans have rallied around the House GOP leader after a week of harried efforts that resulted in more statements of praise than criticism from fellow lawmakers — and a clear nod of approval from Trump.
He suggested in separate audio released Tuesday that some of his own members should be kicked off Twitter, despite publicly railing against censorship of Republican politicians by the social network. And he also blamed some of them for fueling violence after the Jan. 6 riot.
After the Wednesday meeting, multiple lawmakers described the McCarthy recordings as snapshots from a chaotic time. Many of them privately had similar thoughts 15 months ago but later realized their supporters were still with Trump, according to lawmakers and strategists.Two House Republicans said Rep. Matt Gaetz was the only lawmaker to criticize McCarthy during the meeting.
“At this point, we’re seeing most of the members standing behind the leadership,” Rep. Robert B. Aderholt said Wednesday.Trump’s public support was the most crucial piece of McCarthy’s effort, with the president publicly forgiving McCarthy for initially calling for his censure and saying he had a responsibility for the attack.
Several people who know both men say their relationship is cordial, though Trump regularly chides McCarthy for suggesting that he wanted to censure the former president after Jan. 6. “The C-word, the C-word,” Trump will say, according to a person who has heard the comments repeatedly.People who have heard the conversations say McCarthy can be tough on Trump behind closed doors, but those who have been privy to such remarks also say he is largely deferential.
Trump, meanwhile, continued to see McCarthy as a useful ally. Aides say Trump sees winning Congress as a top priority as he seeks to end Democratic investigations of him and allow Republicans to investigate President Biden before the 2024 election, when Trump is considering another campaign for the White House. Trump is still scheduled to appear at a major fundraiser for McCarthy and House Republicans on May 9 in Dallas, and the two are set to meet in early May, advisers say.
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