Posted 1/23/2024, 2:39:00 AM
McCarthy Accuses Freedom Caucus of Enabling Democratic Policies by Blocking GOP Governance
- McCarthy slams Freedom Caucus for preventing Republicans "from being able to govern" and "locking in Democratic policies"
- Points to them opposing continuing resolutions to fund government as example
- Suggests Freedom Caucus members are not "true conservatives" like Reagan who could govern conservatively
- Freedom Caucus urged opposing recent short-term spending bill, arguing it doesn't cut enough spending or secure border
- McCarthy says Freedom Caucus is "locking in Pelosi's policies" and it's time to show majority can govern by negotiating appropriations