Kevin McCarthy blames Matt Gaetz's alleged misconduct for his 2023 ousting as House Speaker.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized ex-Congressman Matt Gaetz, linking him to his 2023 ouster as speaker. McCarthy blamed Gaetz's alleged misconduct for his downfall and criticized Democrats' California redistricting plans, accusing them of reducing competitive seats. Gaetz faced legal issues involving sex trafficking, though the Justice Department dropped the investigation in 2023.