Lauren Boebert said it would be 'childish, vengeful' for Republicans to remove Matt Gaetz after he led McCarthy's ousting

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 00:15

Rep. Lauren Boebert, Rep. Matt Gaetz, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy as seen in photos from the press — Rep. Lauren Boebert spoke up for fellow hard-right Republican Matt Gaetz on Thursday, after he led the charge in ousting Kevin McCarthy from the Speakership.
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As Matt Gaetz is criticized by various corners of the GOP, Lauren Boebert has risen to defend him.
Gaetz had led the controversial charge to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker.
Boebert said Republicans retaliating against Gaetz would be "sorely mistaken."

Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado on Thursday warned her GOP colleagues about retaliating against Rep. Matt Gaetz for his role in ousting Kevin McCarthy.