McCarthy revels in Gaetz nomination falling through

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy renewed his feud with ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is dodging the release of the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct.

After facing intense criticism over claims he had sex with a 17-year-old, Gaetz last week withdrew his name from consideration to become the Trump administration’s next attorney general. 

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