Matt Gaetz mocks McCarthy after primary win – Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) celebrated his significant primary victory, winning 72.5% of the votes, and took the opportunity to mock former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz’s win came despite McCarthy’s financial backing of his opponent, Aaron Dimmock, to the tune of $3 million, which ultimately failed to secure a win. Gaetz cheekily remarked on social media, “Sign me up for the next Revenge Tour,” referencing McCarthy’s previous vow to retaliate against those who had opposed him. Additionally, he pointed out that his victory margin in this primary was greater than in previous contests, further emphasizing his success in the race. Gaetz noted the absence of any comments from McCarthy or Dimmock following the results, drawing laughter from the audience.
Matt Gaetz mocks McCarthy after primary win
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) took a victory lap after winning his primary in a landslide, mocking former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who vowed to take revenge on those who ousted him from his post last fall.
“Sign me up for the next Revenge Tour,” Gaetz said in a post on X alongside the results showing him winning with 72.5% of the vote.
McCarthy spent $3 million boosting Gaetz’s challenger, Aaron Dimmock, to no avail. The Florida Republican twisted the knife by pointing out that he won by a larger margin than the previous primary.
“It’s traditional, in moments like these, with margins of victory like this, that you hear from your opponents. And I have not yet heard from Aaron Dimmock or Kevin McCarthy this evening,” Gaetz said to laughter.
“Kevin McCarthy spent $3 million in this race not attacking my votes or my work on your behalf but just simply trying to attack my character. $3 million. Two years ago, I got 70% of the vote, and tonight, it looks like we’re getting 73% of the vote,” he continued.
“So, Kevin, if you’re watching, spend a little more next time, and we’ll get to 80,” he quipped.
The “revenge tour” referenced by Gaetz referred to McCarthy’s attempts to oust the eight Republican representatives who voted to oust him from the House speakership. Though he spent millions, he was only able to oust Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) after former President Donald Trump spoke out against him.
Gaetz led the effort to oust McCarthy, setting the two up as the most prominent intra-Republican rivalry.
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