McCarthy says Trump showing 'real leadership' to the world after assassination attempt

FIRST ON FOX: MILWAUKEE —President Trump is showing "real leadership" to "not just America, but the world" following the attempt on his life over the weekend — drawing a stark contrast between himself and President Biden, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said.

McCarthy spoke with Fox News Digital on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention, nothing that while JD Vance is a strong pick for vice president, this election is "all about Trump and he is stronger than he has ever been."

"Seeing President Trump, talking to him the day after the shooting, I mean, it is unbelievable that he is alive," McCarthy said. "I think just in that sheer moment he taught, not just America, but the world, that he is a real leader."

McCarthy told Fox News Digital that in the past several days following the assassination attempt against Trump, he has spoken with numerous world leaders who have called to check in on the former president.

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"They say he showed real leadership, and that makes America stronger, and makes the world safer in the same instance," McCarthy said. "And then when they look at the times of President Biden tripping, falling over a bike — that showed a weakness in America."

This week, less than 48 hours after the attempt on his life, Trump announced that Sen. JD Vance of Ohio is his pick for vice president. Trump made the highly anticipated announcement on his Truth Social account, amid months of speculation of who his running mate would be.

But McCarthy doesn’t think it matters.

"Not taking anything away from JD, but I don’t think a VP is going to matter in this race," McCarthy told Fox News Digital. "This