Paul Ryan's former chief of staff, Jesse Waters, questioned McCarthy about his comments on Matt Gaetz. McCarthy emphasized that Gaetz's nomination was inappropriate due to accusations of sexual misconduct against him. Despite the lack of clarity on how Gaetz's withdrawal affected Trump's approval ratings, McCarthy's remarks highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding Gaetz.
’ Jesse Waters, McCarthy said Gaetz ’s intended nomination was dragging down Trump ’s approval rating when it comes to how he is handling the transition and his Cabinet pick announcements.“And you’re saying the problem was Matt Gaetz ?” Waters asked.Waters interjected noting the longstanding feud between the former speaker and Gaetz .“No,” McCarthy added. “Let’s be very honest that there’s no reason why that man should’ve ever been nominated.
Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing, was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over those allegations but the probe ended once the Florida Republican resigned from Congress after Trump named him as his pick to lead the DOJ.Gaetz was also investigated by the Justice Department but federal prosecutors did not pursue charges against him.McCarthy: That’s a fear for all young girls..
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