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    George Skelton: McCarthy's Mar-a-Lago trip was his tipping point. It showed he could be bullied into submission

    by George Skelton, Los Angeles Times Jan 10, 2023 3 minutes
    U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R- Calif., celebrates with the gavel after being elected in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C..

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy weakened himself two years ago by calling out then-President Donald Trump for inciting the violent Capitol insurrection, then rushing to his golf resort to beg forgiveness.

    That was the tipping point for the California Republican. It showed everyone — including future far-right opponents of his speakership — that he could be bullied into backing down. He had no hard and fast convictions. His words couldn't be trusted. He lost respect among allies and enemies alike.

    That's how I figure it, anyway. And he disappointed some politicians, consultants and lobbyists who

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