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As Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) launches his rebellion against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), multiple reports indicate that House Republicans are looking to get rid of the Florida congressman altogether.

According to a report from CNN, an unnamed House Republican said that the caucus wants Gaetz gone โ€” and that they may use the findings from the ongoing Ethics Committee investigation into the Florida congressman to oust him.

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[โ€“] c0c0c0@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

They might if it's not really about the crime. They may turn on him simply because they think he's becoming a liability.