McCarthy Denounces Republicans Who Blocked Him as Speaker, Backs Jim Jordan Despite Lacking Votes

McCarthy accused 8 House Republicans of making a "huge mistake" by siding with Dems to oust him as Speaker. He said it will go down as their biggest blunder.

McCarthy threw his support behind Rep. Jim Jordan as the new GOP nominee for Speaker, though Jordan likely lacks the votes needed to win.

McCarthy said neither Reps. Mike Johnson nor Kevin Hern could defeat Jordan for Speaker. He believes Jordan can eventually get the votes.

McCarthy said he won't consider tossing his hat back in the ring for Speaker, saying he doesn't want to create more chaos.

Some Republicans, like Rep. John Duarte, are calling for McCarthy's urgent reinstatement to provide aid to Israel amid conflict.