Trump writes on his social platform Truth Social that it’s time for all Republicans in the House to rally behind McCarthy. “Republicans, don’t turn this great victory into a huge and shameful defeat.”
Party leader McCarthy still fell short of a majority after three ballots on Tuesday, even though there are more Republicans than Democrats in the House. Normally the nomination of the group leader of the largest party is a formality, but now for the first time in a hundred years it has failed.
Trump supporters, in particular, accuse McCarthy of not being tough enough on Democrats. On Wednesday, the House will try again to find a speaker.