Is it a troll, or a serious endorsement?
Even Matt Gaetz’ colleagues aren’t certain. Gaetz himself won’t disavow his apparent endorsement of Kevin McCarthy, and his response to reporters when asked about it seem to suggest he might actually believe that Kevin McCarthy would make an excellent Chair of the Republican Party.
Mr. McCarthy, who is known for his fundraising prowess, would be considered an outsider to the insular RNC that usually elects its leadership from within its membership ranks. https://t.co/A6o0Zj3GQ0
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) February 8, 2024
Fox News spins Gaetz’s endorsement as a likely troll, but I have yet to be convinced.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. – in a twist some colleagues wondered was a joke – said Wednesday that he endorses former Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as Republican National Committee Chair.
Gaetz, who spearheaded McCarthy’s ouster…
