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Matt Gaetz Confronts Kevin McCarthy at RNC Convention, Claims He'd Be Booed Off Stage Amid Ethics Complaint

Jul 17, 2024, 12:06 AM

At the Republican National Convention, Congressman Matt Gaetz confronted former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy during a live interview. Gaetz interrupted McCarthy, taunting him with questions such as, "What night are you speaking?" and claimed that if McCarthy took the stage, he would be "booed off of it." This exchange, which took place while McCarthy was attempting to assert unity within the GOP, escalated as Gaetz continued to heckle him. In response to Gaetz's provocations, McCarthy remarked that Gaetz "looks very unhinged" and expressed concern over his behavior, suggesting that Gaetz might need professional help. McCarthy also referenced an ethics complaint against Gaetz, stating, "He’s got an ethics complaint about paying, sleeping with a 17 year old." This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the two Republican lawmakers, which have been characterized by public confrontations and personal attacks.