House Freedom Caucus

McCarthy Grows Frustrated with Far-Right House Members, Not Sure 'What They Want'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) expressed his concerns with members of the House Freedom Caucus, claiming he is unclear what they want.

Members of the group have expressed interest in a government shutdown in opposition to the president's funding bill, among other controversial demands.

The battle with the caucus members has continued since McCarthy's controversial return to leadership earlier this year. Members of the group opposed his nomination as speaker on multiple occasions before he was eventually approved.

The argument between fellow GOP members has led to Democrats accusing Republicans of infighting and a lack of unity. I agree to this criticism as there is an Alt-Right faction of the party who has difficulties in compromise.

Conservatives instead find themselves pushing to stay focused in the House to approve legislation under the current slim Republican majority, forcing McCarthy to work with caucus members.

The Freedom Caucus is always against any Speaker. As John Bohner said, "They can't tell you what they're for. They can tell you everything they're against. They're anarchists. They want total chaos. Tear it all down and start over. That's where their mindset is." Matt Gaetz is an example of this mindset.

One thing for sure, today they support Donald J. Trump but in 2017 Trump declared war on the Freedom Caucus. There are at least 45 caucus members as of July 2023.

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