Posted 9/17/2023, 1:52:40 PM

Mace Challenges Gaetz to 'Put Up or Shut Up' on Ousting McCarthy as Speaker Tensions Rise

Rep. Nancy Mace says Rep. Matt Gaetz should "put his money where his mouth is" and file a motion to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he is serious about doing so.
Gaetz has threatened to force a vote to oust McCarthy if demands on spending and legislation aren't met, but some Republicans doubt his seriousness.
Mace says promises made to her by GOP leadership have not been kept, noting "everything is on the table" regarding her support for McCarthy.
Mace says she was promised focus on women's issues and gun violence prevention, but it's "fallen on deaf ears."
Tensions rising between McCarthy and Gaetz; McCarthy told Gaetz to "file the f---ing motion" if he wants to remove him as Speaker.

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