Matt Gaetz, who previously led the effort to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, has now endorsed McCarthy for the next RNC chair. This comes after Thomas Massie criticized the House's situation since McCarthy's ouster, calling it a disaster. McCarthy, who left Congress in December, has stated he is not interested in leading the RNC.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) says he has no interest in leading the Republican National Committee (RNC) https://t.co/NE8xsFqeqb https://t.co/aOBomYIyCz
Mr. Massie’s post prompted Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the effort to oust Mr. McCarthy in October, to defend the move. https://t.co/x10DFsfYNG
Gaetz says McCarthy would be ‘terrific’ RNC chair after ousting him as Speaker: ‘Matt sure knows how to troll’ https://t.co/wALvdhU8QL
The endorsement is curious as Mr. McCarthy, California Republican, left Congress in December just weeks after he was ousted as House speaker in a GOP rebellion led by Mr. Gaetz. https://t.co/A6o0Zj3GQ0
Rep. Thomas Massie said ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy last October has been an "unmitigated disaster," a day after the House GOP twice fell short in floor votes in embarrassing fashion https://t.co/JilhOXumSs https://t.co/EAaI9PJ7m6
Republican Thomas Massie Vents That the House Has ‘Turned Into an Unmitigated Disaster’ Since McCarthy’s Ouster https://t.co/rGO1r2mXOF
Matt Gaetz endorses longtime foe Kevin McCarthy for next RNC chair https://t.co/5ZMBcrCBgp https://t.co/h1ZcTsf6su