Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy says that during his time in Congress, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi treated Republican lawmakers poorly. On Fox News’s “Jesse Watters Primetime,” McCarthy recalled that Pelosi would sometimes raise her voice—saying she would “yell” at GOP members and tell them they “shouldn’t be in the room.” The comments were made while McCarthy discussed a graphic comparing how conservatives and liberals perceive each other, and he associated the story with a broader point about expectations and attitudes between the parties.
McCarthy’s remarks are presented as personal recollections from his experience working under Pelosi’s speakership. The available reports do not include any direct response from Pelosi. They also do not provide additional details about the specific incidents McCarthy referenced, such as dates, venues, or the subject of the disputes. The coverage focuses on McCarthy’s characterization of Pelosi’s conduct toward Republicans and how that fits into his views about partisan relationships in U.S. politics.
