McCarthy said this week that if Republicans win control of the House, far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene would serve on committees. The video can be watched below.
In 2021, he was removed from committee assignments for spreading conspiracy theories and liking a post that called for the execution of Pelosi. Melanie Zanona pointed out the inflammatory remarks and election denial of the man. McCarthy didn't seem flustered.
McCarthy said that she will have committees to serve on, just like every other member, and that she will go through a steering committee to find the best places to serve.
The Oversight and Reform Committee, which could potentially revisit the withdrawal from Afghanistan and how the COVID-19 epidemic started, is one of the topics that Greene has expressed interest in.
McCarthy is a member of the steering committee and could have an influence. He said he was just one person.
He said that the committee assignments would be given to Greene.
He said that she has a right to serve.
If McCarthy didn't give her more power, the Republican base would be very unhappy.
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