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This is unprecedented in American history: the powerful Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy (58), was driven from office due to a dispute over the budget – by eight radical party members.
The driving force behind the internal uprising was Matt Gaetz (41), an ardent supporter of ex-president Donald Trump (77). Who is the representative of the US state of Florida?
The lawyer is one of the Republican hardliners in the House of Representatives, where he has been seated since 2017. Gaetz comes from a politically active family: his father also served for the Republicans in the Senate in Florida.
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Gaetz has been among the right-wing populist radicals within his Republican faction for years and is a loyal supporter of Trump. Gaetz represents right-wing views and regularly spreads conspiracy theories. He is an opponent of abortion, rejects gay marriage and opposes aid to Ukraine, which is under attack by Russia. After Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Gaetz blamed “Antifa” (anti-fascist groups) for the violence.
Gaetz repeatedly appears at right-wing events within his party – for example at CPAC, which is now a gathering place for right-wing nationalists, conspiracy theorists and the religious right. He is a regular guest on the podcast of former Trump strategist Steve Bannon (69).
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Earlier this year, Gaetz was among the rebels who refused to support McCarthy in the election for speaker of the House of Representatives. At the time, nerves were so frayed that there was even a scuffle between two Republicans because Gaetz let McCarthy run.
Gaetz is married. He was investigated for years on suspicion of having sex with a minor, but the Justice Department ultimately filed no charges. Gaetz denied any wrongdoing. Several allegations against Gaetz have also prompted the House of Representatives Ethics Committee to take action. (SDA)
Source: Blick
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