McCarthy, touting his support for Israel, doesn't rule out returning as speaker

He said President Biden's top priority should be rescuing any American hostages.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy speaks during a press conference in the Rayburn Room at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2023.Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, deposed just last week as House speaker, on Monday didn't rule out returning to that position as he spoke out against theTouting his own experience as a strong supporter of Israel, McCarthy said President Joe Biden's "first priority" should be rescuing any American hostages being held by Hamas.

The other aspects of McCarthy's plan include resupplying Israel's munitions; confronting Iran; boosting national security; and confronting domestic antisemitism."And to the president, turn off the barbecue and speak to the American people," he said -- a swipe at the Bidens for holding a barbecue on Sunday for White House residence staff and their families.

McCarthy was asked on Monday if he envisioned any scenario in which he'd be a candidate, and didn't dismiss the idea -- a shift since his statement last week that he would not be running again.

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