PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Friday that Rep. Jeff Fortenberry should resign from Congress after the Nebraska Republican was convicted on three felony counts.
“I want to discuss with him today. I think he had his day in court. I think if he wants to appeal he could go do that as a private citizen. But I think out of respect you can let me talk to him today, but I think when someone’s convicted, it’s time to resign,” McCarthy, R-Calif., said a day after Fortenberry’s conviction came down.
Chad Kolton, a spokesperson for Fortenberry’s campaign, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
