Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday defended his decision to strip Democratic Congressmen Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intelligence committee.
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy pushed back against a reporter suggesting he's hypocritical for removing Adam Schiff from a committee while allowing George Santos to serve.got heated with a reporter Tuesday evening as he faced questions over his decision to kick two Democrats off the House Intelligence committee while allowing embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., to take committee assignments.
However, a reporter pressed McCarthy on his decision to let Santos have committee assignments after the New York Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks during a news conference outside his office at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 24, 2023 in Washington, D.C. McCarthy spoke on a range of issues, including committee assignments and Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.
"Let me be very clear and respectful to you. You asked me a question. When I answer it, it's the answer to your question. You don't get to determine whether I answer your question or not, okay? In all respect," McCarthy chided.
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