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Matt Gaetz vs Kevin McCarthy: Feud at the Republican National Convention

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Drama unfolds as Matt Gaetz confronts Kevin McCarthy at the RNC. Find out the juicy details here!

The Republican National Convention took a dramatic turn as Rep. Matt Gaetz from Florida stirred up controversy by video-bombing former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's CNN interview. Gaetz's confrontational behavior didn't stop there; he was later heckled by a Republican committeeman at the party's convention in Milwaukee. The feud between Gaetz and McCarthy escalated further on the convention floor, with tensions running high and rivalries becoming public.

Despite the jubilant atmosphere of the RNC, the animosity between Gaetz and McCarthy was palpable. Gaetz attempted to assert his dominance by taunting McCarthy during his interview, leading to a heated exchange between the two politicians. The ongoing confrontation between the two Republicans highlighted a lack of unity within the party, setting the stage for more drama to unfold.

In a surprising turn of events, Rep. Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin added fuel to the fire by calling Gaetz a \

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Rep. Matt Gaetz video-bombs ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ... (New York Post)

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., video-bombed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's interview on CNN during Tuesday evening's Republican National Convention.

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Matt Gaetz confronted after heckling Kevin McCarthy: 'Don't be an a ... (NBC Montana)

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., was confronted by an apparent Republican committeeman Tuesday at the party's convention in Milwaukee.

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'He's got an ethics complaint about paying, sleeping with a 17-year ... (KLTV)

(CNN) - At Tuesday ...

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Armstrong Williams: Matt Gaetz was wrong in fighting Kevin ... (Baltimore Sun)

Most of the Republican National Convention has been jubilant and a show of GOP unity, but some rivalries spilled onto the floor. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida ...

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Matt Gaetz tried to pull his tough guy act at the RNC and was ... (Queerty)

He grabbed an opportunity yesterday to try and humiliate his nemesis: former speaker Kevin McCarthy. As McCarthy gave an interview to CNN, Gaetz happened to be ...

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Matt Gaetz told not to "be an a**hole" after taunting Kevin McCarthy ... (TAG24.COM)

Congressman Matt Gaetz was confronted after he tried to taunt former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the second day of the Republican National Convention.

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Gaetz, McCarthy get heated on GOP convention floor over sex ... (Audacy)

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) still do not seem to like each other almost a year after Gaetz led the motion to ...

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GOP rep calls Gaetz a 'little bi—-' after McCarthy exchange (The Hill)

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) appeared to call Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) a “little bi----” after an awkward exchange with former Rep.

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'He's got an ethics complaint about paying, sleeping with a 17-year ... (WDBJ7)

(CNN) - At Tuesday ...

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So Much for Party Unity! Matt Gaetz & Kevin McCarthy Got Into It Again (Jezebel)

Another day, another textbook case of men being far too dramatic to hold public office. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and former Republican House Speaker Kevin ...

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Matt Gaetz's Chances of Losing Republican Primary, According to Poll (Newsweek)

The survey of 400 likely GOP primary voters put Gaetz at 67 percent, 47 points ahead of challenger Aaron Dimmock on 20 percent. Fabrizio, Lee & Associates ...

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'I expressed myself': Suburban GOP official confronts Matt Gaetz at ... (Chicago Daily Herald)

MILWAUKEE — Suburban Republican Richard Porter is going viral over a video of him confronting controversial U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida on the floor of ...

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'He's got an ethics complaint about paying, sleeping with a 17-year ... (WCAX)

(CNN) - At Tuesday ...

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What time is Matt Gaetz speaking at the RNC? Mast, Luna, Waltz ... (Pensacola News Journal)

Several Florida U.S. Representatives will be speaking tonight at the RNC, including Matt Gaetz, Brian Mast, Anna Paulina Luna and Michael Waltz.

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'He's got an ethics complaint about paying, sleeping with a 17-year ... (KKTV 11 News)

(CNN) - At Tuesday ...

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RNC Day 3: Trump VP Pick JD Vance Speaks Tonight; GOP Shifts ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Wednesday's speaker list includes Rep. Matt Gaetz, a conservative firebrand, and top Trump administration trade adviser Peter Navarro—who was released.

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Matt Gaetz taunts Kevin McCarthy during the 2024 RNC, gets called ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

The Republicans at the 2024 RNC have been trying to spread the theme of unity. Matt Gaetz didn't get the memo.

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Watch Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's speech at the Republican National ... (USA TODAY)

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night. Watch the full speech here.

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Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy's feud flares up at the RNC (MSNBC)

Rep. Matt Gaetz and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's feud flared up on the second day of the Republican National Convention.

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Matt Gaetz at RNC: 'The swamp draining will recommence soon.' (Pensacola News Journal)

Rep. Matt Gaetz thanked Republican for "having his back" in a short speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention.

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Viral RNC face-off with 'loser' Gaetz sparks just one regret in Illinois ... (Chicago Sun-Times)

Illinois National Republican Committeeman Richard Porter berated the scandal-plagued Matt Gaetz for trying to embarrass former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ...

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As Matt Gaetz speaks at RNC, see the Republicans that voted out ... (USA TODAY)

The latest turn in the feud between Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) took place on the floor of the Republican ...

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Matt Gaetz Appearance at RNC Sparks Flood of Jokes, Memes (Newsweek)

Spectators suggested that the congressman got Botox before taking the stage at the Republican National Convention.

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RNC Live Updates: Trump VP Pick JD Vance Speaking Tonight (The Wall Street Journal)

Wednesday's speaker list includes Rep. Matt Gaetz, a conservative firebrand, and top Trump administration trade adviser Peter Navarro—who was released.

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'Donald Trump is unstoppable!' Social media reacts to Matt Gaetz ... (Pensacola News Journal)

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz told the RNC crowd just what he thought of President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris. Social media told Gaetz what they thought.

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Rep. Matt Gaetz has seemingly altered appearance at RNC ... (New York Post)

Rep. Matt Gaetz' seemingly altered appearance at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night drew a flood of jokes – as well as questions about what the ...

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Seth Meyers Scolds RNC Official for Calling Matt Gaetz an 'Asshole ... (TheWrap)

Seth Meyers doesn't think Matt Gaetz should be told not to be an asshole, simply because it's the role Gaetz is meant to play.

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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Miami on What the Hell Happened to Matt ... (Miami New Times)

Plastic surgeon Dr. Miami discusses speculation that Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz's received Botox before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

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McCarthy reacts to Gaetz trolling him during RNC interview: 'He ... (CNN)

Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy responds to the moment Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) interrupted his interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins during the Republican ...

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Matt Gaetz's New RNC Look Becomes Center of Jokes and Botox ... (Daily Beast)

His arch nemesis, Kevin McCarthy, said the Florida congressman appeared “very unhinged” and that “a lot of people have concerns about him.”

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GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz Raised Eyebrows With His Eyebrows at the RNC (Vanity Fair)

The Congressman, currently the subject of an ethics investigation, elicited a different kind of investigation after his pro-gun, pro-Trump hype speech—an ...

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