Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) nearly came to blows when they ran into each other outside of the House chamber, the Daily Beast reports.
Said McCarthy: “If you ever say something like that to me again, I’m gonna kick the shit out of you.”
Another member provided context: “They were in each other’s faces. Basically nose-to-nose. And Swalwell said something like, ‘Are we really gonna do this?’”
After some back-and-forth, McCarthy issued a challenge to Swalwell: “Call me a pussy again, and I’ll kick your ass.”
Said Swalwell: “You. Are. A. Pussy.”
After both men stared each other down for another moment, McCarthy eventually relented.
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