Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) could barely contain his satisfaction at Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as attorney general-designate.
"Justice has been served," Lawler posted on X, along with an image of former House Speaker Kevin MCarthy (R-Calif.) with glowing eyes.
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Gaetz successfully led a bid to oust McCarthy on Oct. 3 of last year, with the help of seven other House Republicans and 208 House Democrats. The remaining 210 House Republicans voted to keep the gavel with McCarthy, making Gaetz a less than popular figure among his colleagues.
