McCarthy: Trump can beat Biden, unsure he’s strongest GOP candidate

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday stated he doesn’t know if former President Donald Trump has the very best shot amongst Republicans to beat President Biden in 2024.

Mr. McCarthy, California Republican, informed CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that Mr. Trump can beat Mr. Biden in a matchup.

“The question is, is he the strongest to win the election?” Mr. McCarthy stated. “I don’t know that answer.”

Mr. McCarthy criticized Mr. Trump for his function within the occasions resulting in the Jan. 6, 2021, protest on the Capitol, however he’s made up with him and is taken into account reliably loyal to the ex-president, the entrance runner within the 2024 GOP main.

Mr. Trump backed Mr. McCarthy for the speakership at a important second, boosting the congressman to the highest House job.

Mr. McCarthy, who presides over a politically numerous House GOP caucus, hasn’t endorsed anybody within the presidential main whereas dozens of members of Congress line up behind Mr. Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or one other candidate.

Mr. McCarthy characterised the upcoming election as a little bit of a leap ball.

“Yeah, anybody can beat Biden. Can Biden beat other people? Yes, Biden can beat them. It’s on any given day,” he stated.

Mr. McCarthy stated Mr. Trump’s authorized troubles, together with two indictments, make issues “complicated” however stated Mr. Trump’s agenda would win out over Mr. Biden’s.

“Trump’s policies are better — straightforward — than Biden’s policies,” the speaker stated.