Kevin McCarthy and lying are like peanut butter and jelly
In a bombshell interview with CNN, Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) made another accusation against former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
Buck compared McCarthy to peanut butter and jelly, claiming that the former Speaker and lying go hand in hand.
Buck's scathing comments were in response to an incident that occurred on Tuesday. Republican Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) accused McCarthy of elbowing him in the hallway of the Capitol Building. Burchett claimed that he confronted McCarthy after the incident, questioning why he would do such a thing.
But McCarthy, quickly denied the accusation, stating that their elbows may have simply collided while passing each other in the busy hallway. “If I would hit somebody, they would I know hit them,” he told reporters, including CNN.
However, in the CNN interview later, Buck suggested that the former Speaker may still be bitter about being removed from his position last month. "I know he doesn’t want to take responsibility for pushing a congressman who voted against him in the motion to vacate," Buck stated.
Buck also pointed out that McCarthy no longer holds any leadership position and is now just a "rank-and-file" Congressman. He insinuated that this lack of power may have triggered McCarthy to lash out in such a physical manner.
Moreover, Buck's comments shed light on the growing divide within the Republican Party.
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McCarthy's removal from Speakership signaled a shift in power dynamics within the party, causing tension among its members. Buck's accusation only adds fuel to the fire, hinting at a possible power struggle within the ranks.
However, McCarthy has adamantly denied any ill intentions behind the elbowing incident.
But one thing remains clear, there is growing animosity and distrust within the GOP, and the party must find a way to work together and unite if they want to maintain their strength in the political arena.