How the Lingering Ghost of Kevin McCarthy Killed Gaetz’s AG Run

It was unclear if McCarthy’s confidants were willing to risk the wrath of an incitive Trump by crossing the aisle and voting with Democrats to force the report’s release. However, their public disapproval put the nail in Gaetz’s coffin before a vote on the report could even be held. On Thursday, November 21, the President-elect called Gaetz to deliver the tough news, he didn’t have the votes and the Senators weren’t budging.

National, Editor's PicksJulia HallinanDecember 10, 2024National, Attor, Attorney General, Gaetz, McCarthyComment