McCarthy swipes at Gaetz, says Musk third party would only help Democrats
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 16 – Kevin McCarthy warned a third party would split Republican votes and benefit Democrats while urging unity to improve competitiveness ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy discussed his post-congressional life and his views on the Republican Party at the Hill Nation Summit on July 16, 2025.
- McCarthy's comments came after a prolonged dispute with Matt Gaetz, who played a key role in removing him from the speaker position in October 2023 and subsequently left the House following his November reelection.
- McCarthy emphasized that Trump's coalition forms a new Republican Party able to address voter frustrations and warned that a third party would help Democrats win elections.
- He acknowledged the public's disappointment over unresolved issues but emphasized that the current moment offers a new chance for progress, highlighting that the party has grown stronger and drawing parallels between Trump and Reagan.
- The events suggest Republican leaders aim to unify their base under Trump’s coalition and discourage party fragmentation ahead of future elections.
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Former Speaker McCarthy savors post-congressional life: ‘Don’t have Matt Gaetz anymore’ - Washington Examiner
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told guests at the Hill Nation Summit in Washington, D.C., that he was enjoying his “fabulous” post-congressional life. He’s also thankful he no longer has to deal with former Rep. Matt Gaetz. “We don’t have Matt Gaetz anymore,” McCarthy mused, the audience laughing at the remark. Gaetz left the House in November after winning reelection, as President Donald Trump nominated him as his attorney general. Extensi…
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