In his final interview as a congressman, California Rep. Kevin McCarthy did not hold back in his criticism of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who played a significant role in McCarthy's ousting as speaker. McCarthy sat down with FOX News' Brian Kilmeade and expressed his belief that history will judge Gaetz and all those involved in the political turmoil. McCarthy referred to Gaetz as "never a serious person" and accused him of being selfish and focused only on his own interests. He mentioned an ethics complaint against Gaetz from a previous Congress and suggested that the truth would eventually come out. McCarthy also hinted at the seriousness of the allegations against Gaetz, comparing them to a previous scandal involving former Congressman Mark Foley.

The tension between McCarthy and Gaetz has been ongoing, with both politicians trading insults and accusations. McCarthy recently called Gaetz “psychotic” and claimed that the FBI studies minds like his. Gaetz fired back, accusing McCarthy of assaulting another congressman and questioning his credibility. McCarthy's departure from Congress has not dulled his criticism of Gaetz, as he reiterated his belief that Gaetz belongs in jail.

The feud between McCarthy and Gaetz reached its climax when Gaetz led a group of eight Republicans to side with Democrats in ousting McCarthy as speaker. McCarthy expressed his disappointment in his own party for not rallying behind him, but acknowledged that the small group of defectors, along with every Democrat, had the power to effect change.

Throughout the process of selecting a new House speaker, McCarthy took numerous jabs at Gaetz, Scalise, Jordan, and Emmer. He lamented that these individuals, who he considered to be the best players on the field, were "taken down" by their own party. Gaetz's motion to vacate against McCarthy ultimately led to his removal as speaker, with Rep. Mike Johnson taking over the position.

Despite the bitter rivalry between McCarthy and Gaetz, McCarthy announced his retirement from Congress, stating that he plans to continue serving America in new ways. He expressed his determination to recruit the country's best and brightest to run for office, emphasizing the importance of delivering results for the American people.

The ongoing animosity between McCarthy and Gaetz has captivated the political world, with both politicians resorting to personal attacks and accusations. As McCarthy's tenure in the People's House comes to an end, the fallout from his ousting as speaker and his contentious relationship with Gaetz will continue to be a topic of discussion.