Trump Endorses “Strong And Fearless” Kevin McCarthy

The Daily Beast reports:

Despite Donald Trump’s own followers booing and calling Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) a “RINO,” the ex-president sent out a statement late Saturday night endorsing McCarthy in his quest for 2022 re-election.

“Congressman Kevin McCarthy is an outstanding Representative,” Trump wrote, calling the GOP House leader “strong” and “fearless.”

However, after posting the endorsement to his Truth Social platform, Trump’s followers expressed disappointment in the comment section.

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Trump endorses Kevin McCarthy, pisses off his own supporters https://t.co/xLL0rDzUdF

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 5, 2022

We’re screwed. pic.twitter.com/TPDZNVJRA6

— Stacy Rae ?? (@stacyhrae) June 5, 2022

Trump endorsed Kevin McCarthy last night, and MAGA reaction is .. not positive. A representative sample of the replies to Trump’s endorsement post on Truth Social. pic.twitter.com/kCRUvUVzLu

— Ron Filipkowski ?? (@RonFilipkowski) June 5, 2022