House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Wyo.) are not on the same page when it comes to former President Donald Trump, as evidenced by them taking opposite stances at the end of a press conference several outlets have described as “awkward.”
McCarthy did not hesitate when asked whether Trump should be speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend, replying definitively, “Yes he should.”
When asked for her own response to the question, Cheney, the No. 3 GOP House leader replied, “That’s up to CPAC.”
“I’ve been clear on my views about President Trump,” Cheney continued. “I don’t believe that he should be playing a role in the future of the party or the country.”
As Cheney replied, No. 2 GOP House leader Steve Scalise (La.), could be seen shaking his head.
A brief silence ensued, before McCarthy joked, “On that high note, thank you all very much,” ending the presser.
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