Kevin McCarthy expects Trump to 'adapt' after realizing people don't want a dictator

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said he expected Donald Trump to "adapt" and discard his authoritarian tendencies when he realizes Americans don't want a dictator.

The former House speaker made the remarks during an interview that aired on CBS' Sunday Morning program.

McCarthy revealed that he would endorse Trump for president in 2024 and would be willing to serve in the cabinet if offered the "right position."

"You praise Trump's policies," CBS correspondent Robert Costa noted. "You say he's a good guy. But many Americans, they look at his language, they listen to his speeches, and they hear an authoritarian. Some say even a fascist on the horizon in this country. What do you say to those people who have those real concerns?"