McCarthy-Gaetz Feud Escalates as Speaker Calls Congressman Psychotic
• McCarthy took a parting shot at Rep. Matt Gaetz, calling him "psychotic" and saying the FBI studies minds like his
• McCarthy's criticism comes amidst a steady feud with Gaetz, who led the charge to oust McCarthy as House Speaker
• McCarthy recently said Gaetz "belongs in jail," apparently referencing an ethics probe into allegations of misconduct
• Gaetz pushed back, accusing McCarthy of "sucker punching" people and saying he only assaulted McCarthy's "fragile ego"
• Their relationship grew strained as tensions rose over Gaetz's motion to vacate against McCarthy, eventually leading to McCarthy losing the speakership