The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. McCarthy’s leadership demise was authored by Rep. Matt Gaetz, who beamed so much in a scrum of reporters afterward he practically glowed. How many Republicans voted to oust McCarthy? Hold my beer, House Republicans said. “I think we witnessed almost a Greek tragedy today in terms of Kevin McCarthy's self-destruction.”Tapper also echoed a common sentiment among those covering the story.

Source: CNN October 04, 2023 08:13 UTC