He ‘Couldn’t Keep His Word’: Rep. Gaetz on McCarthy’s Removal as Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has been removed as House Speaker following a vote on Tuesday. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who led the effort to topple Mr. McCarthy, spoke to reporters after the vote, criticizing Mr. McCarthy for his “failed speakership.” “Now we appear to be headed toward bargaining,” Mr. Gaetz said.