One of the more common criticisms of Matt Gaetz is that he’s a fundamentally unserious grandstander who’s desperate for attention. Today didn't help.
to prevent a government shutdown, Rep. Matt Gaetz stood at his party’s podium on the chamber’s floor. The Florida Republican tried to get the attention of Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding at the time. “Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker,” Gaetz shouted.
Soon after, Gaetz spoke to a sizable group of reporters on the Capitol steps, and NBC News’ Ali Vitali asked him who he wants to succeed McCarthy as speaker. The Floridian said there are 100 members of the GOP conference he’d consider. When Vitali tried to follow up with a second question,“Hold on, hold on. I’m finishing answering your question, but if you interrupt it, then the other people can’t use my answer. It just gets you asking questions, and they don’t want to put you on.
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