Kevin McCarthy « will zap her faster than you can say Jewish space laser, » the Florida congressman said.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has turned on Marjorie Taylor Greene after she backed Republican leader Kevin McCarthy for House speaker.
With Republicans close to gaining control of the House, McCarthy has been maneuvering to shore up support to take Democrat Nancy Pelosi’s job. He can do so if he manages to secure the 218 votes needed in an upcoming leadership vote, but he may be facing challenges following the GOP’s disappointing performance in last week’s midterm elections.
Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, announced on Monday that he will challenge McCarthy for speaker.
But Greene on Monday broke with her allies in the caucus and endorsed McCarthy.
Gaetz, a close ally of Greene’s, has hit back, suggesting her support of McCarthy would backfire.
