House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy Kevin Owen McCarthyMcCarthy's Democratic challenger to launch first TV ad highlighting Air Force service as single mother Trump asked Chamber of Commerce to reconsider Democratic endorsements: report The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - White House moves closer to Pelosi on virus relief bill MORE (Calif.) huddled Wednesday with former Rep. Michael Grimm (R), the former New York lawmaker and felon eyeing a comeback in 2020.

“Grimm requested the meeting ahead of a run as a courtesy. As a general practice, McCarthy reciprocates meeting requests with candidates,” said McCarthy spokesman Matt Sparks.

Asked before the meeting whether Grimm had asked for McCarthy’s support, McCarthy replied: “I don’t know. I gotta meet with him.”

Grimm, who served less than a year in prison for tax evasion, earlier told reporters that he is very close to announcing a bid for his old seat, now occupied by Democratic freshman Rep. Max Rose Max RoseLawmakers fear voter backlash over failure to reach COVID-19 relief deal The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Pence lauds Harris as 'experienced debater'; Trump, Biden diverge over debate prep Navy cancels training flight over NYC on 9/11 after criticism MORE (D-N.Y.).

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In a tweet with a photo of the Capitol, Grimm hinted at his likely run and put Rose on notice.