CNN's Tapper Accuses Gaetz of Seeking Clicks Before Shutdown, Gaetz Defends Negotiation Tactics
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CNN anchor Jake Tapper accused Rep. Matt Gaetz of seeking clicks and press attention with his moves before the government shutdown.
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Tapper said Gaetz's efforts to strip funding for special counsel Jack Smith's salary seemed like language seeking attention rather than understanding legislation.
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Gaetz said he was pushing conservative measures as negotiation tactics and understands legislating requires negotiation.
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Gaetz said he wants negotiation on single-subject spending bills rather than global deals funding the whole government.
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Gaetz said he held a "political gun" to McCarthy's head to force votes on appropriations bills before the shutdown deadline.
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