Congress

Did Matt Gaetz Have Trump’s Blessing to Oust Kevin McCarthy?

GAME OF TELEPHONE

Trump's been a little cagey on whether he supported removing McCarthy. But Matt Gaetz is suggesting Trump was behind his effort.

Zachary Petrizzo
Zachary Petrizzo 

Former Politics Reporter

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Rep. Matt Gaetz uses a microphone as Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump campaigns at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa
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Zachary Petrizzo

Zachary Petrizzo

Former Politics Reporter

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