CNN reports:
GOP Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the back Tuesday morning while Burchett was talking to a reporter, the latest sign of how tense the dynamics are in the House GOP conference. McCarthy denied the incident to CNN, saying, “I didn’t shove or elbow him. It’s a tight hallway.” When asked about McCarthy’s denials and his claim that the hallway was tight and it was an accident, Burchett said it wasn’t a serious explanation.
When asked about McCarthy’s denials and his claim that the hallway was tight and it was an accident, Burchett said it wasn’t a serious explanation. “There’s 435 congressmen, I was one of the eight that voted against him. That hallway was – there’s plenty of room, you could walk four side by side. He chose to do what he did. And you know, it’ll end right here. I’m sure it’ll just be a little asterix on his storied career,” he said.
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News — Kevin McCarthy denies sucker punching Tim Burchett in kidneys. Says it was a crowded hallway and accidentally bumped into him. Said Burchett would know if it were intentional. Dismisses Burchett saying he was still in pain after the incident pic.twitter.com/3WkrU6lnkr
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 14, 2023
In his book, former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger says Kevin McCarthy intentionally shoulder-checked him twice — similar to Tim Burchett’s accusation from today.
McCarthy just told us he knows nothing about this from Kinzinger. pic.twitter.com/ykmKK6Pn3d— Manu Raju (@mkraju) November 14, 2023