Matt Gaetz says 'you cannot put the biggest alligator in charge' to 'drain the swamp' in opposing Kevin McCarthy's bid for speaker: 'I'm a Florida man and I know of what I speak'

Jan 3 2023 by Business Insider

 
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida on January 3, 2023.

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Matt Gaetz criticized Kevin McCarthy who is seeking to become House speaker. Gaetz is among several Republicans who are opposed to McCarthy's bid. The vote to elect a House speaker takes place on Tuesday. 

Rep. Matt Gaetz on Tuesday delivered a scathing rebuke of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as the California Republican fights an uphill battle to become House speaker.

"If you want to drain the...

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