Staff Reports
In a recent appearance on Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures, Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) hinted that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) could find himself in hot water, just like Rep. George Santos (R-NY), once the House Ethics Committee drops its report on him. McCarthy, never one to miss an opportunity to throw shade, didn’t hold back when he suggested that Gaetz might be in the same pickle as Santos.
Gaetz could face same expulsion threat as Santos once House Ethics drops report: McCarthy https://t.co/r34GQtev9S
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 19, 2023
Some folks are saying that Gaetz, the feisty Florida lawmaker, could face expulsion from the House, and McCarthy seems to think that’s a distinct possibility. He’s making waves about how the House Republicans need to stick together and not be divided, hinting that Gaetz’s ethics complaint could spell big trouble for him. It’s like the old saying goes, “you mess with the bull, you get the horns,” and it looks like Gaetz might have ruffled some feathers in his own party.
McCarthy also made sure to remind everyone about the time Gaetz led a rebellion against him, trying to boot him from his position as speaker. That kind of betrayal doesn’t sit well with McCarthy and company, and they haven’t forgotten about it. It seems like what goes around comes around, and Gaetz might be facing the music sooner rather than later.
As for Rep. Santos, well, he’s been walking on thin ice for a while now, with a laundry list of federal indictments hanging over his head. It sounds like he’s about to get the boot once Congress gets back from their Thanksgiving break. It looks like the House Republicans are cleaning house, and they’re not messing around when it comes to members causing trouble in their own ranks.
This whole saga just goes to show that when you’re in the halls of power, you better watch your step, because one wrong move could land you in some seriously hot water. McCarthy and the crew seem ready to bring down the hammer on Gaetz and Santos, and it’s shaping up to be a showdown when Congress reconvenes after the holiday.
