McCarthy Avoids Criticizing Trump's Praise of Hezbollah and Stance Against Netanyahu

Kevin McCarthy declined to criticize Trump's comments praising Hezbollah as "very smart" and criticizing Netanyahu.

Trump's stance may be connected to Netanyahu congratulating Biden's 2020 win against Trump's wishes.

McCarthy sidestepped questions about Trump not speaking with Netanyahu for months after leaving office.

McCarthy praised the Abraham Accords between Israel, UAE, and Bahrain that Trump helped broker.

McCarthy pivoted to criticizing the Biden administration on inflation, the border, and foreign policy challenges.