Representative Matt Gaetz, a far-right Republican from Florida, has announced his intention to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position following McCarthy’s collaboration with Democrats to keep the government funded. This move comes after McCarthy successfully enlisted Democratic support to push through a stopgap spending plan and avoid a government shutdown. Gaetz, who has been a vocal critic of McCarthy, plans to call a snap vote by using a “motion to vacate” measure, in hopes of securing new leadership that he deems trustworthy.
Gaetz has long threatened to oust McCarthy if he fails to adhere to the demands of conservative Republicans for spending cuts. In his interview on CNN, Gaetz accused McCarthy of lying to GOP members during negotiations and making a secretive deal with Democrats regarding Ukraine’s future funding. Gaetz does not trust McCarthy and predicted that the only way McCarthy could retain his position is if Democrats come to his aid. This ongoing situation signifies a potential power struggle within the Republican party.
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