Kevin McCarthy: Unserious Matt Gaetz “Belongs In Jail”

Politico reports:

Florida Republicans should have clout in the House. They have the numbers, the pedigree and the recently earned distinction as an epicenter of Republican politics. Despite the numbers, they yield little sway. No members are in leadership. No Florida Republican holds a gavel. And while they often vote together on Florida issues, they’re otherwise a motley crew with conflicting alliances and approaches.

“You have a cross section,” former Speaker Kevin McCarthy said recently in an interview when asked about Florida Republicans. “You have [Rep. Matt] Gaetz, who belongs in jail, and you have serious members.” Gaetz, in response, shot back by referencing McCarthy’s recent run-in with another Republican: “Tough words from a guy who sucker punches people in the back. The only assault I committed was against Kevin’s fragile ego.”

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Context for McCarthy’s Gaetz “belongs in jail” line: The Santos ethics report said they acted quickly to preserve Congress’ independent political power before DOJ wrapped the case; but with Gaetz, Ethics tabled its probe in deference to DOJ. Wonder how that probe is going now. https://t.co/IYr8lPF4I4

— Roger Sollenberger (@SollenbergerRC) November 30, 2023