I knew McCarthy personally when he was a young man. He was honest and truly wanted to do what was right.
He was duped by the FBI as were many others both on the election fraud and the J6 incitement. Shortly after January 6th he came out against the protestors based, he said, based on an FBI briefing.
I think Trump knows many people who came out against him were told a lie. McCarthy is planning to come out strong after the next election. Let's see if he does.