Republican lashes out at Matt Gaetz by branding him a 'scumbag' and repeating sex and drug claims


by The Independent

The Independent— Allegations follow Florida congressman as centrist Republicans continue to harbour bad blood over ousting of ex-GOP Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Raw Story—'Wow': CNN's Bash stunned as GOP lawmaker rips 'scumbag' Matt Gaetz paying minors for sex. CNN "State of the Union" host Dana Bash rushed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's defense on Sunday after one of his Republican House colleagues ripped into him over accusations he paid teens for sex.During a panel discussion on the future of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), after an aid package for Ukraine passed in the GOP-controlled House, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX ) called the Florida lawmaker a "scumbag."Asked if Johnson will survive, Gonzales went off in a tirade aimed at some members of his...

The Washington Times—Tony Gonzales calls colleagues Matt Gaetz, Bob Good 'scumbags'. Rep. Tony Gonzales went after his Republican colleagues Sunday while defending House Speaker Mike Johnson against motion to vacate threats.

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