Posted 10/6/2023, 9:32:37 PM
McCarthy Denies Resignation Rumors, Vows to Seek Reelection Despite Failed Speaker Bid
- McCarthy denies reports he was considering resigning before term ends
- "No, I'm not resigning," McCarthy told reporters after reports surfaced Friday
- McCarthy says he will run for reelection and won't weigh in on race to replace him
- Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have entered race to replace McCarthy as speaker
- Trump endorsed Jordan for speaker on Friday
- McCarthy was ousted as speaker on Tuesday by hard-line Republicans
- Republicans plan to elect a new speaker next week
