Gaetz Says Johnson Speakership Proves ‘MAGA Is Ascendant’ in GOP, ‘Swamp Is on the Run’

Mr. Gaetz accused Mr. McCarthy of trying to sabotage the three recent speaker nominees.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) speaks with reporters in Washington on Oct. 16, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Oct. 25 declared the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as House speaker a sign of the strength of the “MAGA movement” in the GOP and the waning power of the “swamp.”

After a three-week leadership void in the House, the GOP conference chose Mr. Johnson as their speaker nominee; he went on to win 220 votes in the first floor ballot on Oct. 25.