Rep. Rogers Says He Regrets Tense Confrontation With Rep. Gaetz During Speaker Vote

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) is restrained by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) after getting into an argument with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) walks away, in the House Chamber during the 4th day of elections for House speaker at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) offered his regrets to Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Jan. 8 for a tense confrontation during the heated House speaker vote on Friday evening.

“I regret that I briefly lost my temper on the House Floor Friday evening and appreciate Matt’s kind understanding,” Roger, the incoming chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, wrote via Twitter on Sunday. “@RepMattGaetz and I have a long and productive working relationship, that I am sure will continue,” his post reads.