Angry that two of his recommendations for the panel were rejected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, McCarthy continues to make things worse for Republicans by sacrificing his other three picks in his snit.
If not for his stupidity and loyalty to Trump, Republicans could have had a bipartisan committee where they would have been well-represented.
But no.
McCarthy is paying the price for playing Trump's puppet. Now he's holding a pity party after Pelosi's announcement that Jim Banks, and Jim "Gym" Jordan don't get to play on the panel.
Just what will McCarthy's latest move accomplish?
In true Trumpian fashion, he's responded with a lot of hot air, but no substance, telling reporters Republicans will conduct their own investigation.
Don't hold your breath. They're not in power. The faux investigation would have to be held in a DC alley.
The old saying about cutting off your nose to spite your face describes McCarthy's efforts to subvert the committee's goal to investigate the assault on the Capitol...and our democracy.
Perhaps if he hadn't traveled to Trump's lair to kiss the ring, things could have been different for McCarthy.
Instead of being a loyal puppet, he had a chance to demonstrate real leadership by taking that initial offer of a bipartisan investigation.
It would have been the best bet for the party by putting them on a level playing field.
Despite McCarthy's move there's still a chance more Republicans can join their colleague Liz Cheney on the panel.
Pelosi has the authority to select Republicans to serve on the committee, if they agree to serve. However, it would require a spine to forge ahead without McCarthy's (and Trump's) blessing.
The bottom line is Americans are owed a complete accounting for the coup attempt on Jan. 6., and they're going to get it.
The committee will meet for the first time Tuesday 7/27/21, where it will hear from law enforcement officers about what they witnessed during the riot.
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