House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told Newsmax on Monday that he thinks the motion to vacate him from his role by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., was a personal decision.

Joining “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” McCarthy slammed Gaetz for voting against the initial House GOP proposal that included spending cuts and increased border security – calling for his ouster instead.

“I believe it’s personal. Something Matt’s been concerned about. Remember, he never supported me for Speaker. It’s not conservative because he voted against the conservative continuing resolution,” McCarthy argued.

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