Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke out in support of ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, applauding his service in a "thankless role." 

McConnell, R-Ky., released the statement thanking McCarthy, R-Calif., for his short tenure following the successful rebellion of eight GOP lawmakers culminating in his removal as speaker.

"Speaker McCarthy has my sincere thanks for his service to our nation in what is often a thankless role," McConnell wrote. "The Speaker’s tenure...

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