In a heated exchange on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy clashed with a CNN reporter, accusing the network of "weaponizing" news coverage surrounding former President Donald Trump's indictment concerning classified documents. McCarthy questioned CNN's employment of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, both of whom have faced criticism from Republicans. He challenged the reporter to defend CNN's decision to hire these individuals while simultaneously criticizing Trump's handling of classified information. McCarthy highlighted Clapper's involvement in the letter dismissing the Hunter Biden laptop story as Russian disinformation, further fueling his argument against CNN's alleged bias. He expressed concern over the potential for media outlets to manipulate information and influence public opinion, particularly during elections. McCarthy reiterated his support for Trump, calling the indictment a "dark day" for the nation and accusing the Biden administration of wielding its power unjustly.
