'I don’t know about this case': McCarthy backs a 'two-tiered system of justice' only for GOP

'I don’t know about this case': McCarthy backs a 'two-tiered system of justice' only for GOP
Congressman Kevin McCarthy speaks to guests before an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., May 18, 2018. Congressman Kevin McCarthy was the honored guest at this evening’s parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia G. Ortiz)
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NBC News correspondent Ali Vitali shared Tuesday a part of her recent interview with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, in which she asked him about whether he believes United States Senator Bob Menendez (R-NJ) should resign following his September 22, 2023 indictment on bribery and corruption charges.

Vitali took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, "NEW: Speaker McCARTHY's talked about a 'two-tiered system of justice' that only targets Republicans. I asked if the indictment of *Dem. Sen. Menendez changed his mind on that: 'I don't know about this case. That doesn't mean every action they're going to take is political."

The NBC journalist also shared a screenshot of a portion of her Q&A with the speaker, which reads:

POLL: Should Trump be allowed to hold office again?

VITALI: Mr. Speaker, my non-government funding question is, can I get your reaction to — if you have any more faith in the Department of Justice since the indictment of Senator [Bob] Menendez (R-NJ). Do you still think it's political?"

MCCARTHY: "Look, I've watched their political actions taken before. I don't know about this case. That doesn't mean every action they're going to take is political. But I've watched them use political plays many times before. I think the country has problem."

VITALI: You did over the weekend, you said he [Menendez] should resign. Do you think that [United States Representative] George Santos (R-NY), who has been indicted on federal criminal charges, should also resign?

MCCARTHY: "Uh, no. I think George could have his day in court and I think Menendez could have his day in court."

VITALI: "Why do you think he needs to resign then?"

MCCARTHY: "It could be his choice with what he wants to do."

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