Matt Gaetz Outlines Opposition to Kevin McCarthy as Speaker Battle Rages

Representative Matt Gaetz recently outlined why some Republicans are opposing Kevin McCarthy's bid to become the next Speaker of the House as the battle to select who will lead the House of Representatives continues.

Following the midterm elections last month, Republicans picked up enough seats to narrowly win control of the House, despite underwhelming results in several key races. The GOP is set to enter the new Congress with control of 222 seats, setting up a contentious House speaker race.

McCarthy, the California Republican who currently serves as the House minority leader, must win support from right-wing social conservatives as well as more moderate Republicans representing districts won by President Joe Biden to win enough support to be named speaker.

With less than one month until Congress reconvenes, McCarthy is facing opposition from some of the party's most conservative members, who are threatening to derail his speakership bid.