PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Friday that Rep. Jeff Fortenberry should resign from Congress after Fortenberry 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 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.
