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Gaetz Threatens to Oust McCarthy as Speaker Over Lack of Action on GOP Priorities

  • Rep. Matt Gaetz threatened to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker over lack of action on issues like term limits and Hunter Biden probes.

  • Gaetz criticized McCarthy for considering a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown rather than passing individual bills.

  • Gaetz called McCarthy's support for a Biden impeachment inquiry a "baby step" and wants more subpoenas of Hunter Biden.

  • This isn't the first time Gaetz has threatened to oust McCarthy - he also did so in the spring over the debt ceiling deal.

  • Gaetz says he will introduce a motion to vacate the speakership if McCarthy brings a continuing resolution to a vote to avoid a shutdown.

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