Matt Gaetz looks to his next target after ousting Kevin McCarthy: report

After leading the GOP push to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership role, Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz is focusing on his next target, namely Illinois GOP Rep. Mike Bost, Politico reported.

Gaetz will headline a rally next week for Bost's primary rival Darren Bailey. As Politico points out, Bost is a longtime foe of Gaetz's, and the rally marks an "escalation" in their rivalry.

“I helped defeat Liz Cheney when she faced a strong challenger in her race, and I’m confident we can do the same when we hit the trail in Southern Illinois,” Gaetz said in a statement.

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When asked if he considers Gaetz a threat, Bost replied: "I considered him an a-s, but never a threat.”

From Politico: "Bost, however, is a tougher enemy for Gaetz. Unlike Cheney and Spano, he isn’t plagued by a federal probe or feuds with Trump. He has a strong conservative record, and many of his GOP colleagues will be eager to try to protect him."

Read the full story over at Politico.