Gaetz Triumphs Over McCarthy-Backed Challenger in Florida Primary

Despite significant financial backing from Kevin McCarthy's allies, Matt Gaetz wins by a wide margin, underscoring McCarthy's waning influence.

Matt Gaetz secured a decisive victory against McCarthy-backed Aaron Dimmock in Florida's 1st Congressional District primary.
McCarthy's political network spent over $3 million targeting Gaetz, but the effort failed spectacularly.
Gaetz's win highlights his strong connection with the Republican base, contrasting McCarthy's declining influence.
Of the eight Republicans who ousted McCarthy, only Bob Good lost his primary, while others, including Gaetz, prevailed.
McCarthy's 'revenge tour' aimed to unseat anti-McCarthy Republicans but largely ended in failure.