During a contentious meeting Tuesday night in Speaker Johnson’s office, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) warned Republicans that he would personally campaign against any lawmaker who voted for Ukraine aid, Punchbowl News reports.


During a contentious meeting Tuesday night in Speaker Johnson’s office, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) warned Republicans that he would personally campaign against any lawmaker who voted for Ukraine aid, Punchbowl News reports.
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