CNN Anchor Calls Out GOP Rep's 'Verbal Gymnastics' Blaming Democrats for Republican Speaker Fight

Republican Rep. Austin Scott engaged in "verbal gymnastics" on CNN, blaming Democrats for the GOP's failure to elect a House Speaker.

Scott falsely claimed Democrats "took [McCarthy] out of the speakership" with their votes against him, ignoring that Republicans have the majority.

CNN anchor Brianna Keilar corrected Scott multiple times, explaining that Republicans are responsible for electing the Speaker as the House majority.

Keilar accused Scott of "interesting verbal gymnastics" in trying to blame Democrats for a situation created by Republicans.

Twitter critics mocked Scott for not taking responsibility and passing blame to Democrats for the GOP's internal Speaker fight.