WATCH: Nancy Mace Slams Kevin McCarthy On ‘The View’: ‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’

In Monday’s appearance on “The View,” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) expressed her dissatisfaction with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stating that he failed to uphold promises made to her.

The discussion revolved around the potential removal of McCarthy from his role as Speaker, a move initiated by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as a consequence of McCarthy’s collaboration with Democrats on the spending bill.

When asked about Gaetz’s plan to vote for McCarthy’s removal, Mace revealed, “I think there are about a dozen or so Republicans that will support the motion to vacate.” She further speculated that McCarthy might garner support from Democrats to retain his position.

“I was made promises by the Speaker that have not been kept,” Mace said as she vented her frustration. “When I look you in the eye and I shake your hand and I make a promise, I expect you to keep it too.”

“But would you support the move into vacancy?” asked Ana Navarro.

“I haven’t decided yet what I’m going to do. You know, we’ll see,” Mace responded.

Mace’s sentiments reflect the growing internal tensions within the GOP, as well as the challenges faced by its leadership. Earlier today, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) voiced her support for Gaetz as whispers of his possible expulsion from Congress members grew louder.

Referring to the motion to vacate McCarthy and the movement to expel Matt Gaetz, she wrote, “All of this now has the House of Representatives on the verge of chaos.” She warned, “A Republican-led effort to expel Matt Gaetz absolutely will not be tolerated by Republicans across the country…

The American people are relying on Republicans… to care about their kids, bank accounts, jobs, and weekends.” She called on her colleagues to “stop the absurd drama” and to focus on “putting America first.”

And I saw in the news that other Republicans are now talking about expelling Matt Gaetz.

Here is how I see all of this.

As members of congress, we are each elected (hired) by the people of our districts to represent them and responsibly govern for the American people.

2/20

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) October 2, 2023

The American people are relying on Republicans to get our acts together and hold all of those accountable who have and continue to hurt the 4 main things they care about – their kids, bank accounts, jobs, and weekends.

Republicans need to get off the power trips,

19/20

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) October 2, 2023

Gaetz has consistently asserted his innocence in an ongoing ethics probe, which is reportedly approaching its conclusion. The investigation is focused on allegations ranging from sexual misconduct and illicit drug use to potential public corruption. With Republicans holding only a narrow four-seat majority in the lower chamber, Gaetz presents a challenge to McCarthy’s position as Speaker of the House.

On Sunday, McCarthy fired back at Gaetz over their fight. “Yes, I’ll survive,” McCarthy said. “This is personal with Matt. Matt voted against the most conservative ability to protect our border, secure the border. He’s more interested in securing TV interviews than doing something.”

“He wanted to push us into a shutdown, even threatening his own district with all the military people there who would not be paid,” he added. “Only because he wants to take this motion.”

“So be it. Bring it on,” he added. “Let’s get over with it and let’s start governing. If he’s upset because he tried to push us in a shutdown and I made sure government didn’t shut down, then let’s have that fight.”