Trump Takes A Bow For Kevin McCarthy's Speaker Win: 'I Did The Country A Big Favor!'
Posted on AllSides January 8th, 2023
From The Left
After earlier appearing to back away from Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become speaker of the House, Donald Trump was taking credit Saturday for the California Republican’s hard-fought victory.
Trump, who recently said, “let’s see what happens” as McCarthy lost vote after humiliating vote, took credit for “greatly help[ing] McCarthy attain the position of Speaker of the House.” Trump preened on Truth Social: “Thank you, I did the Country a big favor!”
He even claimed the “fake news” was “very gracious” in reporting his crucial help...