Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy has warned his members to stop public fights within the conference if they want to effectively fight back Biden Administration and regain the majority in 2022, a Congressional aide told CBS News.
His direct message to his colleagues on Wednesday’s phone call: “Stop that shit.”
The warning comes when several conference members are organizing a effort to overthrow House Republican number three, Representative of Wyoming Liz Cheney, from his position as president of the conference. Cheney voted for impeachment then-President Trump angered many Republicans by issuing a statement the day before his vote outlining his position – which was later cited by several House Democrats during the debate.
McCarthy had already warned his members about calling each other in public after the Riots of January 6 on Capitol because it could put your colleagues in danger.
The aide said McCarthy’s frustration was audible on the call and his message was even stronger. McCarthy also said that intra-party warfare was getting in the way of the GOP by focusing on political initiatives and fighting new president.
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