Saturday, January 07, 2023


Just now

After dramatic 14th vote, Trump calls holdouts who refused to back McCarthy.

Former President Donald J. Trump made a crucially timed call to Rep. Matt Gaetz on Friday night after the Florida congressman voted “present” and sunk Kevin McCarthy’s 14th effort to be elected House speaker.

Trump’s call may have played a role in Mr. Gaetz opting to continue with another round of balloting, along with a small group of other members who had been opposing McCarthy’s candidacy.

I don't understand since Gaetz again voted present but I trust Maggie on the weird math. Still woulda been better if Trumpie had showed up in person.