Kevin McCarthy calls Trump to clarify comment questioning his reelection chances: Source
Kevin McCarthy called Trump on Tuesday to explain what he said on CNBC -- highlighting that the speaker still has loyalty to the former president, a source told ABC News As the 2024 election gets underway, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who hasn't yet endorsed anyone in the Republican presidential primary, was quick this week to walk back a comment casting doubt on Donald Trump's reelection chances. McCarthy called Trump on Tuesday to explain what he said earlier that day on CNBC -- highlighting the fact that the speaker still has loyalty to the former president, a source told ABC News. "Can he win that election ? Yeah, he can win that election . The question is, is he the strongest to win the election ? I don't know that answer," McCarthy had said during an interview with CNBC's Joe Kernen. "But can anybody beat Biden? Yeah, anybody can beat Biden. Can Biden beat other people? Yes, Biden can beat them. It's on any given day." MORE: Trump wei...