As Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) launches his rebellion against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), multiple reports indicate that House Republicans are looking to get rid of the Florida congressman altogether. According to a report from CNN, an unnamed House Republican said that the caucus wants Gaetz gone — and that they may use the findings
They protect him because he's a republican. Any democrat would be skewered relentlessly by the right for the same accusations as Santos but so long as he votes with the GOP they will hold their fire.
Organizationally the GOP has a lot of respect for an established and convincing liar.
So then why do they protect Santos? He's about as convincing as a manic 3rd grader.
They protect him because he's a republican. Any democrat would be skewered relentlessly by the right for the same accusations as Santos but so long as he votes with the GOP they will hold their fire.