In a tense Wednesday morning interview, Fox News host Brian Kilmeade grilled Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) on his choice to vote in favor of a motion to vacate on Tuesday, leading to the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
"Speaker McCarthy had 96% approval rating. But that wasn’t good enough for you. Do you feel good enough about your vote?" Kilmeade asked Burchett on Fox and Friends.The Tennessee Republican pointed to McCarthy being"woefully lacking in leadership skills" and noted that the Republicans haven't made considerable progress on issues such as the southern border, the national debt, or term limits.
"I represent my district, brother. And why are you smarter than me? You are condemning me because I stand up on my own, and that’s what I do," Burchett responded."The line of questioning is very negative, and you know that, and I know that, and when this is all over with, and we have a new speaker, and we’re running smooth, let’s have this conversation again," the representative said.
"What do you think it’s going to do for the Republican Party and chances of holding on to leadership in the majority when it looks like you are the ringleader of a circus led by Matt Gaetz, who likes to blow things up but not offer any new ideas? Are you happy following Matt Gaetz? Is that your leader?" he prompted.
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