Kevin McCarthy staffer argued Trump shouldn’t condemn violence on January 6 because the media would ‘win’

Dec 23 2022 by Business Insider

 
Then-Principal Assistant Press Secretary Chad Gilmartin looks on as White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany delivers a briefing at the White House on June 1, 2020.

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Former Trump WH staffer Sarah Matthews described tension in the press office as January 6 unfolded. She said an aide argued that Trump shouldn't condemn violence because the media would "win." The aide, Chad Gilmartin, now works for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. 

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