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By Tyler Durden, Zero Hedge, Oct. 02, 2023 – 04:11 AM

Update (1146ET): House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday responded to a threat by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to oust him from the Speakershp, telling CBS News’ “Face The Nation” that it’s “personal” for the Florida lawmaker.

Tyler Durden's Photo“That’s nothing new, he’s tried to do that from the moment I ran for office,” said McCarthy, adding “I’ll survive, you know this is personal with Matt.”

“Matt voted against the most conservative bill to protect our border…secure border,” McCarthy continued.

“I’ll survive,” House @SpeakerMcCarthy says after Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday that he will introduce a motion to vacate McCarthy from his seat this week.

“Bring it on. Let’s get over with it.” pic.twitter.com/SnCVIHTN4f

— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) October 1, 2023

Gaetz, meanwhile, hopped on ABC‘s “This Week” to say that McCarthy will get his wish, and that he’s going to file a motion this week to vacate him as speaker. …

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