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Posted 9/29/2023, 11:29:00 AM

Gaetz-McCarthy Feud Threatens McCarthy's Hold on Speaker Role

Gaetz has relentlessly hounded McCarthy to the point he may try to remove him as Speaker in the coming weeks.
The shutdown standoff is centered on the long, nasty grudge between Gaetz and McCarthy.
Gaetz and McCarthy have competed for Trump's attention and affection since his presidency.
Gaetz quickly became McCarthy's fiercest critic when McCarthy sought the Speaker role.
Gaetz has boxed in McCarthy on the spending bills, breaking promises McCarthy made to secure the Speaker role.

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9/6/2023

Video: See Matt Gaetz's not-so-veiled threat against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has issued a not-so-veiled threat against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as McCarthy considers moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

9/17/2023

Mace Challenges Gaetz to 'Put Up or Shut Up' on Ousting McCarthy as Speaker Tensions Rise

Rep. Nancy Mace is challenging Rep. Matt Gaetz to follow through on his promise to introduce a motion to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with tensions between Gaetz and McCarthy escalating in recent days.

9/21/2023

White House Tweets Satire Agreeing with Gaetz's Blame of McCarthy for Shutdown, Calls Him Worst Person

The White House retweeted Rep. Matt Gaetz's statement blaming Speaker McCarthy for the impending government shutdown, along with a humorous photo highlighting Gaetz's controversial behavior during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

9/20/2023

Gaetz Accuses McCarthy of Being 'Unhinged,' 'Reckless' and 'Misogynist' in Speaker Attacks

Rep. Matt Gaetz criticizes Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling him "unhinged" and accusing him of being misogynistic in his attacks against him and Rep. Victoria Spartz.

9/24/2023

Gaetz Blasts McCarthy's 'Failure Theater' on Biden Impeachment, Calls for Swift Subpoena of Hunter Biden

House Republican Representative Matt Gaetz criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for not being serious about the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, stating that if McCarthy were serious, he would have subpoenaed Hunter Biden by now, suggesting that the investigation is a form of "failure theater."

9/24/2023

Gaetz Dismisses McCarthy's Accomplishments as 'Meaningless' in Heated Exchange with Fox's Bartiromo over Government Shutdown Threat

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's opposition to a short-term stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown is being questioned as a personal vendetta against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by Fox News host Maria Bartiromo.

9/26/2023

Congress Fails to Reach Budget Deal, Government Shutdown Looms

With a government shutdown looming and negotiations at a standstill, Rep. Matt Gaetz requests that his salary be withheld until funding is secured, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks a sit-down with President Biden to resolve the issue.

9/28/2023

McCarthy Denies Gaetz's Claims of Online Attacks as GOP Tensions Boil Over

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of being behind a social media campaign targeting Gaetz, which McCarthy denied, during a heated exchange behind closed doors at a House GOP conference meeting.

9/28/2023

Gaetz Accuses McCarthy of Online Attacks in Heated GOP Meeting Amid Shutdown Threats

Rep. Matt Gaetz and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy got into a heated exchange during a closed-door meeting amid tensions and accusations of online manipulation, with Gaetz threatening to oust McCarthy from his position as speaker.

10/1/2023

McCarthy Faces Backlash From GOP Hardliners Over Bipartisan Funding Bill

Top U.S. House Republican Kevin McCarthy may be at risk of being ousted as speaker by hardline conservatives who were critical of his decision to pass a bipartisan stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown.

10/2/2023

Gaetz Seeks to Oust McCarthy as Speaker, Citing Spending Deal with Democrats

Rep. Matt Gaetz plans to file a motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy's role this week, escalating the standoff between McCarthy and the right flank of his conference after working with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown on Saturday.

10/2/2023

Gaetz Vows Repeated Votes to Oust McCarthy as Speaker, Sees Need for Dem Votes to Survive

Rep. Matt Gaetz believes that Speaker Kevin McCarthy will rely on Democrats to survive the conservative effort to remove him from power, which could weaken his standing among House Republicans.

10/3/2023

Gaetz Files Motion to Oust McCarthy as Speaker After Dealmaking with Democrats

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a potential vote to oust him from his leadership position after Rep. Matt Gaetz, a conservative member of his own Republican majority, filed a motion to launch the vote, marking the first time in over 100 years that a lawmaker has moved to force a vote of this nature.

10/3/2023

GOP Infighting as Gaetz Tries to Oust McCarthy, Called 'Charlatan' and 'Destructive Force' by Fellow Republican

Rep. Matt Gaetz is facing pushback from fellow Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who calls Gaetz's attempt to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy "absolutely ridiculous" and a distraction from the conservative agenda.

10/3/2023

Gaetz Rebellion Adds to GOP Turmoil as Markets React, Trump Fraud Trial Begins, and Big Tech Battles Show No Signs of Cooling

The move by Rep. Matt Gaetz to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy is causing volatility in equity and bond markets.

10/3/2023

House in Chaos as Far-Right Ousts McCarthy in Historic Speaker Vote

In an unprecedented move, the House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, leaving the chamber without a leader and plunging it into chaos; it is unclear who will succeed McCarthy as speaker.

10/6/2023

Republicans Seek Retribution Against Rep. Gaetz After Speaker Vote Rebellion

Republicans are seeking retribution against Rep. Matt Gaetz after his successful rebellion against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with some calling for his expulsion from the GOP and Congress itself.

10/8/2023

House in Disarray as McCarthy Ousted Amid Israel Crisis

House Republicans express anger over the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy amidst concerns over the security implications of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the need to elect a new Speaker.

10/8/2023

Gaetz Doubles Down on Effort to Oust McCarthy as Speaker, Predicts New Speaker This Week

Rep. Matt Gaetz believes it was "absolutely" worth it for him to lose his seat in Congress for leading the effort to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position.

10/8/2023

Gaetz Defends Effort to Block McCarthy as Speaker, Suggests Scalise or Jordan as Replacements

Republican congressman Matt Gaetz defends his efforts to oust former speaker Kevin McCarthy, stating that if he loses his seat in Congress as a result, it will have been worth it.

10/8/2023

Gaetz Dismisses Concerns His Revolt Against McCarthy Undermines U.S. Security

Representative Matt Gaetz said that being expelled from Congress for ousting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would be worth the trouble, as he aims to fight for his constituents and prevent the country from facing financial ruin.

10/8/2023

Gaetz Leads Republican Revolt Against McCarthy for House Speaker, But Faces Party Backlash

Firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz insists that his efforts to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were worth it, even if it leads to his expulsion from Congress, as he is fighting for his constituents and to prevent America from financial ruin.

10/10/2023

McCarthy Open to House Speaker Role Again Amid Party Divisions Over Speaker Vote This Week

Despite being voted out by his own caucus, Republican Kevin McCarthy is open to retaking the position of Speaker of the House if asked, while his fellow Republicans contemplate their next move amidst the international crisis in Israel.

10/10/2023

Hogan Blasts Gaetz as 'Cancer on the Party,' Blames Him for McCarthy Speaker Fiasco

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan expresses disgust with House GOP infighting and calls Rep. Matt Gaetz "a cancer on the party and on Congress" amid the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

10/16/2023

Gaetz Rebellion Backfires, Paralyzing House and Handing Wins to Democrats

Matt Gaetz and his House Republicans have caused chaos within the GOP, resulting in the failure of Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise, and leaving the House ineffective in addressing critical issues.

10/16/2023

House Speaker Saga Continues as Republicans Fail to Elect Speaker After Removing McCarthy

House Republicans' decision to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy with a small number of votes will be seen as a bipartisan failure, according to Rep. Larry Bucshon, causing concern about America's ability to function and appear strong on the global stage.

10/20/2023

House Republicans Appeal for Votes for Jim Jordan as Speaker Despite Dwindling Support

House Republicans who voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker are urging their colleagues to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker and are willing to accept punishment, though one member was mistakenly included in the offer.

10/20/2023

McCarthy Blames 'Crazy Eight' GOP Members for Chaos in Speaker Vote

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy blames Rep. Matt Gaetz and other GOP hard-liners for the chaos and inability to elect a Speaker in the House of Representatives.

10/20/2023

Gaetz Fumes as Jordan Ousted in Secret Speaker Vote, Calling it a 'Knifing' by the 'Swamp'

Rep. Matt Gaetz is upset that his preferred replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Jim Jordan, was voted off the ticket in a secret closed-door meeting, blaming it on the "swamp," while McCarthy expressed concern about the damage done by Gaetz and his colleagues.

10/22/2023

McClintock Mocks Gaetz and GOP Holdouts in Sarcastic Letter Over Speaker Fight

Republican Congressman Tom McClintock of California sarcastically lashes out at Representative Matt Gaetz and his colleagues who ousted Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker in an official letter, mocking their offer to accept personal discipline in exchange for electing Jim Jordan as Speaker and ridiculing their efforts to replace the concept of majority rule.