Gaetz advocates forcing impeachment votes in warning to McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz warns Speaker Kevin McCarthy that if he stands in the way of forcing votes on impeachment, he may not have the job for long.
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Posted 9/5/2023, 9:07:00 PM
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