Gaetz accuses McCarthy of making 'Ukraine deal with Democrats' in passing stopgap

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) of making a "Ukraine deal with Democrats" after passing the 45-day continuing resolution, which did not include funding for Ukraine.

Gaetz pointed to a joint statement from House Democratic leadership, where they said they "expect Speaker McCarthy to advance a bill to the House floor for an up-or-down vote that supports Ukraine."

"Wow. [McCarthy] made a side Ukraine deal with Democrats and didn’t tell House Republicans until after his Continuing Resolution passed. More deceit," Gaetz wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

While Gaetz appears to...