Colorado's attorney general accuses the Trump administration of waging a 'revenge campaign' by cutting federal funds and programs in response to the state's refusal to release Tina Peters, a convicted elections clerk, linking these actions to political retaliation over election disputes. Trump has publicly called for Peters' release and claimed election fraud, while the state and federal officials dispute the motives behind the federal funding cuts, asserting they violate state sovereignty.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his ally are orchestrating a revenge campaign to recruit primary challengers against the "Gaetz Eight," Republicans who supported Matt Gaetz's push to oust McCarthy. McCarthy's intense appetite for payback, even after his ouster, reflects the ongoing power struggle within the House GOP. The campaign, with McCarthy's blessing, aims to make life miserable for his detractors and is a classic example of old-school political payback.
Kevin McCarthy and his allies are mobilizing to oust the eight GOP lawmakers who supported his removal from the speakership, with a focus on recruiting primary challengers to take them on. McCarthy's revenge campaign is targeting members of the "Gaetz Eight," with a particular focus on Reps. Nancy Mace, Bob Good, and Eli Crane. Despite his public downfall, McCarthy's considerable donor network and influence are being marshaled to support Republican primary candidates deemed strong enough to pose a credible threat to the targeted lawmakers.
