Fox News Slammed by Capitol Police Chief Over Jan. 6 Video
- McConnell stands by the chief but doesn’t criticize McCarthy
- Tucker Carlson uses video to downplay violence at the Capitol
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A growing divide between Republican leaders in the House and Senate played out in public view Tuesday over Fox News’ controversial airing of security video from the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who has long aggravated Donald Trump, called Fox’s decision to air select footage it received exclusively from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy a “mistake.” McCarthy, an ally of the former president, stood by his decision.