Overview

• McCarthy claims he was ousted due to pressure from Gaetz to halt an ethics investigation into allegations Gaetz had sexual relations with a 17-year-old.
• Gaetz, who has been a controversial figure, led the charge against McCarthy, culminating in a historic motion to vacate that removed McCarthy from his speakership.
• The ethics complaint against Gaetz, which originated before McCarthy's tenure as speaker, is still ongoing, with the House Ethics Committee actively investigating.
• Justice Department previously investigated the allegations against Gaetz but decided not to charge him in February 2022.
• McCarthy, speaking at Georgetown University, expressed no regrets about his actions, stating he would make the same decisions again, emphasizing his commitment to government stability during his tenure.