Gaetz Says Ousting McCarthy ‘Absolutely’ Worth It Even If He Loses His Seat in Congress

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) delivers remarks in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 6, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said it would be “absolutely” worth it if he were to lose his congressional seat over his efforts to remove former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his leadership position.

“If you lose your job, will it be worth it?” NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker asked Mr. Gaetz in an interview on Sunday. “Absolutely,” Mr. Gaetz replied. “Look, I am here to fight for my constituents. And I’m here to ensure that America is not on a path to financial ruin.”