Overview

• Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Rep. Nancy Mace, suggesting she needs help to 'straighten out her life' amid a tumultuous term.
• McCarthy also targeted Rep. Matt Gaetz, claiming Gaetz is not as close to former President Trump as he claims.
• Mace, who played a role in removing McCarthy as speaker, has faced an exodus of senior staffers and controversies, including a sex joke during a prayer meeting.
• Gaetz defended his relationship with Trump, noting he was invited to campaign for Trump in New Hampshire and Iowa.
• McCarthy, who resigned from the House in December, did not rule out backing challengers to incumbent Republicans, including Mace.