McCarthy to House Republicans: “Stop this shit” and stop infighting

Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy has warned his members to stop public wrangling within the conference if they actually want to push back the Biden administration and regain a majority in 2022, a congressional aide told CBS News.

His blunt message to his coworkers on Wednesday’s phone call: “Stop this shit.”

The warning comes as several members of the conference organize a effort to oust Republican number three from the House, Representative of Wyoming Liz cheney, from her position as conference chairperson. Cheney voted for to accuse Then-President Trump angered many Republicans by issuing a statement the day before his vote outlining his position – which was later quoted by several House Democrats during the indoor debate.

McCarthy had previously warned his members not to call each other in public after the January 6 riots in the Capitol because it could potentially endanger their colleagues.

The assistant said McCarthy’s frustration was audible on the call and his message was even louder. McCarthy also said the war within the party prevented the GOP from focusing on political initiatives and countering the new president.