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Marc Short told CNN that Gaetz wasn't motivated by public service. "it’s more likely he came here for the teenage interns on Capitol Hill, to be honest.”
The ousted House speaker and his GOP allies made a big deal about passing a fossil fuel-friendly energy bill. But they failed to mention one crucial detail.
The Florida Republican who orchestrated the ouster of Kevin McCarthy immediately criticized his short-term replacement.
After Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he planned to file a “ motion to vacate the chair,” McCarthy tweeted out three words: “Bring it on.”
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The House adopted a resolution by Rep. Matt Gaetz to vacate the speakership, leaving the chamber leaderless.
In a historic move, the House of Representatives has voted to remove the California Republican from his post.
The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to declare the speaker’s office “vacant.”
The GOP leader is apparently counting on his own party to keep him in charge as his far-right flank prepares to try to oust him.
Don Gaetz previously served in the Florida Senate.
The Florida Republican has initiated the process for an eventual no-confidence vote on the House speaker.