Kevin McCarthy and George Santos have turned their fire on fellow Republicans following their respective ousters — the former from the House speakership in October and the latter from Congress last week.
McCarthy has been palpably perturbed by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., leading the effort to strip him of his gavel. (Hard to blame the California Republican, given the relentless mockery he’s faced). And amid speculation he may consider stepping down before his term ends next year, McCarthy recently suggested that Gaetz should be behind bars.
McCarthy, when asked about Florida Republicans, told Politico: “You have a cross section. You have Gaetz, who belongs in jail, and you have serious members.”
It wasn’t clear what McCarthy was referring to, although some people speculated he was making reference to a House ethics investigation — reportedly revived this year — into allegations of sexual misconduct and misuse of funds. (Gaetz has denied any wrondgoing. The Justice Department investigated allegations against him, including alleged sex trafficking, but the department ultimately did not charge him.)
It sure seems like McCarthy wants to stir the pot a bit in the GOP caucus.








