{"id":2054517,"date":"2023-10-03T21:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T01:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-claps-back-at-mccarthy-saying-hes-not-conservative-mccarthy-wanted-us-to-surrender-every-other-fight\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T21:34:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T01:34:29","slug":"gaetz-claps-back-at-mccarthy-saying-hes-not-conservative-mccarthy-wanted-us-to-surrender-every-other-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-claps-back-at-mccarthy-saying-hes-not-conservative-mccarthy-wanted-us-to-surrender-every-other-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaetz counters McCarthy, asserts he&#8217;s not conservative: &#8216;McCarthy sought our surrender on all other battles&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgaetz-claps-back-at-mccarthy-saying-hes-not-conservative-mccarthy-wanted-us-to-surrender-every-other-fight%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054517&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. Matt Gaetz: No Regrets\u2062 in Ousting Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) boldly declares that he has absolutely \u2064no regrets about spearheading the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Following the historic 216-210 vote to remove McCarthy from the\u200c speaker&#8217;s chair, Gaetz responded to\u200b McCarthy&#8217;s criticism of his conservative values.<\/p>\n<h3>Standing Firm on Conservative Principles<\/h3>\n<p>Gaetz \u200dfirmly defends his conservative stance, stating, &#8220;When he says we&#8217;re \u200dnot conservative because we\u2064 didn&#8217;t\u2062 vote to\u2062 secure \u200dthe border, I think that \u2064does \u200cmerit a response.&#8221; \u2064Gaetz highlights the Department of Homeland Security border bill that he and others passed, which included E-Verify and other crucial reforms. However, McCarthy wanted to \u2062prioritize the border issue above all\u200d else, disregarding other important fights.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing his disagreement with McCarthy&#8217;s approach, Gaetz asserts, &#8220;I don&#8217;t believe that conservatives should surrender everything but the border to address\u200b the \u2062border.&#8221; He advocates for \u200ca \u200dmore comprehensive approach, emphasizing the need for programmatic reform and responsible spending.<\/p>\n<h3>Rejecting Lobbyist Influence<\/h3>\n<p>Gaetz proudly declares that\u200c he\u2063 does not accept lobbyist money or funds from political action committees (PACs). He emphasizes his commitment to\u2062 regular Americans, relying on their grassroots support to advance his political goals. Gaetz firmly rejects \u2063criticism from those\u2063 who engage in lobbyist fundraisers and trade favors for special interest\u2064 cash.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Gaetz takes offense at anyone who questions the integrity of his supporters, including mail carriers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-gary-sinise-foundation-celebrates-10-years-of-service\/\" title=\"WATCH: Gary Sinise Foundation Celebrates 10 Years Of Service\">active-duty service members<\/a>, and grandmothers who believe in\u200b him. He encourages\u2064 them to donate through his website, MattGaetz.com, as \u200ca testament to their \u200dtrust in his campaign.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead and Focusing \u200bon the People<\/h3>\n<p>Gaetz clarifies that\u200b he is not seeking higher office\u2062 or capitalizing on this moment in \u200bhistory. He is dedicated to \u200cserving in the House and \u2063fulfilling his \u2063responsibilities to his constituents. Gaetz aims to send a shock wave through Washington, D.C., alongside\u2062 a \u200ddedicated group\u2062 of individuals who share his vision.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Gaetz believes that finding a new speaker of the House will benefit Republicans\u2062 in the 2024 elections,\u200c especially when former President Donald Trump is on the ballot.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Matt Gaetz remains resolute in his convictions, unapologetically fighting for \u2064conservative values and the interests\u200d of the American people.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Gaetz emphasize the importance of \u200dstrong conservative leadership in addressing\u2062 the pressing issues facing the nation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Aetz\u2062 argues that his actions were in\u2063 line with his conservative\u2063 principles. He explains that securing the border is \u200bessential to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-invasion-sanctions-will-see-russian-economy-shrink-by-35-percent-jp-morgan\/\" title=\"Ukraine Invasion Sanctions Will See Russian Economy Shrink by 35 Percent: JP Morgan\">maintaining national security<\/a> \u2062and\u2064 protecting American \u200cjobs. Gaetz\u2062 asserts that he and his\u200c fellow\u2062 conservatives took a principled stand by refusing to support McCarthy&#8217;s leadership, as they \u200bbelieved he had \u2064not done \u2064enough\u200d to address the issue.<\/p>\n<h3>Putting the American People First<\/h3>\n<p>In \u200bousting McCarthy, Gaetz emphasizes\u200d that he \u2062was acting in the best interests of\u2062 the American people. He \u2063asserts that McCarthy&#8217;s leadership was ineffective and failed to deliver the results that \u2063the \u200bAmerican people needed \u200dand deserved. Gaetz believes that it is imperative for elected officials \u200cto prioritize the\u200c needs and concerns of\u2064 their constituents, and he stands by his\u2064 decision to remove\u2062 McCarthy\u200c from power.<\/p>\n<h3>Lessons Learned from the Past<\/h3>\n<p>Gaetz \u200bhighlights the \u200cimportance of \u2064learning from history and ensuring that mistakes are not\u2063 repeated. He points to previous\u200b instances\u2063 where Republican leadership failed to effectively address key issues, such as immigration. Gaetz \u200dasserts that removing McCarthy was a necessary step to \u2062prevent history \u2063from\u2063 repeating \u2063itself and to \u2064steer the party in a direction that reflects the true \u200cvalues and principles\u2062 of conservatism.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call \u200cfor Strong\u200c Leadership<\/h3>\n<p>As \u200bGaetz looks to the future, he calls for \u2063strong conservative leadership\u2063 that can effectively address the pressing \u200cissues facing the \u200cnation. He believes \u200cthat it is essential for elected officials to have \u2063the courage to\u2062 stand\u200d up for their values and make \u200dtough decisions, even\u200c if they face criticism \u2063from within their own \u200bparty. Gaetz\u2064 concludes \u200cby expressing \u2062his\u2063 unwavering \u200bcommitment to \u200bfighting\u2064 for conservative principles\u2063 and \u2063ensuring that the voices of the American people\u2062 are heard.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 conclusion, Rep. Matt Gaetz unequivocally expresses his lack \u200bof \u200dregrets in ousting former \u200cHouse \u200cSpeaker Kevin McCarthy. He believes that his\u200c actions were\u2063 in line with his conservative principles and were taken in the best interests of the American \u200dpeople. Gaetz emphasizes the\u200b importance of learning from the mistakes\u200b of\u200c the past \u2064and calls for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gaetz-claps-back-at-mccarthy-saying-hes-not-conservative-mccarthy-wanted-us-to-surrender-every-other-fight\/\" title=\"Gaetz counters McCarthy, asserts he's not conservative: 'McCarthy sought our surrender on all other battles'\">strong conservative leadership moving forward<\/a>. He remains steadfast in his commitment to fighting for conservative values and ensuring that the concerns of \u2062the American people are prioritized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) stands firm, expressing no remorse for leading the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Gaetz remains resolute despite McCarthy&#8217;s criticism of him as not being a true conservative. The 216-210 vote to oust McCarthy marks a significant moment in democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2054518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2054517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2054517"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054517\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2054518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2054517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2054517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2054517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}