On this week’s broadcast of Sunday Morning Futures, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) informed Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo that former President Donald Trump will be the party’s nominee in 2024. The veteran Republican House speaker voiced dismay in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign, saying that he is “not on the same level” as the outgoing president.
“What’s your take on this, that as we see more indictments of Donald Trump, he seems to be gaining in terms of popularity with the public? Will he be the nominee?” Bartiromo asked.
Trump is considerably more powerful today than he was in 2016, according to McCarthy, who concurred that he will be the nominee in 2024. “I think he will be the nominee. President Trump is stronger today than he was in 2016 or 2020, and there’s a reason why,” McCarthy said. “They saw the policies of what he was able to do with America, putting America first making our economy stronger. We didn’t have inflation. We didn’t have these battles around the world. We didn’t look weak around the world.”
Following that, Bartiromo inquired about DeSantis and the likelihood of a government shutdown. “Well, it looks like Ron DeSantis is now trying to work with your colleagues who are pushing for a shutdown,” said the Fox News anchor.
“Yeah, but I don’t think that would work anywhere. A shutdown would only give strength to the Democrats. It would give the power to Biden,” McCarthy replied. “President Trump is beating Biden right now in the polls. He’s stronger than he has ever been in this process. And, look, I served with Ron DeSantis. He’s not at the same level as President Trump by any shape or form. He would not have gotten elected without President Trump’s endorsement.”
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Find out why, despite his frequent admiration for the former president, McCarthy has held off on making a formal endorsement in the presidential election. Additionally, see how Trump supported McCarthy during a vital re-election campaign.
