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During a private meeting on Thursday, a heated discussion erupted between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz confronted McCarthy, suggesting that the Speaker was financing a negative online campaign against him. McCarthy refuted these claims, emphasizing his focus on other party matters.

Gaetz expressed his concerns to the media, recalling his direct question to McCarthy about funding an online smear campaign against him. In response, McCarthy mentioned his financial contributions to other Republicans, deflecting from the main issue. Gaetz further inquired about McCarthy’s financial ties with FTX and Sam Bankman Fried.

Despite these allegations, McCarthy firmly denied any involvement in the campaign against Gaetz. He emphasized his dedication to his role and the party, downplaying any concerns about Gaetz’s accusations. A fellow House Republican shared that McCarthy’s response to Gaetz was dismissive, suggesting he had bigger priorities.

The tension between the two was evident, with another House member describing their exchange as particularly intense. This dispute was further fueled by social media posts that hinted at McCarthy’s involvement in an anti-Gaetz campaign. These posts were shared by conservative commentator Rogan O’Handley, who suggested McCarthy’s indirect involvement.

Gaetz responded to these posts, criticizing McCarthy. In response to these allegations, McCarthy’s legal team issued a cease-and-desist order to the individual believed to be initiating the online campaign.

The ongoing feud between McCarthy and Gaetz has been a topic of discussion for some time, especially during the Speaker’s election earlier this year. Their disagreements have intensified recently, with Gaetz threatening to initiate a vote to remove McCarthy as Speaker.

Amidst this political drama, there’s an urgent need to fund the government to avoid a shutdown. While McCarthy aims to pass a Republican-backed bill, Gaetz and some conservatives oppose any such resolution. The Senate has proposed a bill to fund the government until mid-November, but Gaetz has warned McCarthy against supporting it. McCarthy, on the other hand, has assured his party members that he won’t support the Senate’s proposal.