McCarthy ally says speaker fight 'very personal' for Gaetz, but that his actions 'damaging' America
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Rep.-elect Austin Scott gave his thoughts on Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz’s Thursday vow on the Ingraham Angle that he would “resign” if Dems help elect a moderate Republican as speaker.
"I’m on the floor, Laura, these 212 Democrats are going to vote for Hakeem Jeffries every single time," Gaetz said. "He is a historic candidate for them, they’re not going to cleave off under any circumstance, I assure you that." Houston Keene is a politics writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Houston.Keene@Fox.com and on Twitter: @HoustonKeene
"If Democrats join up to elect a moderate Republican, I will resign from the House of Representatives. That is how certain I am," the Florida Republican continued. "I can ensure your viewers that will not happen."
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