Staff Reports
A Republican reportedly threatened the opponents of McCarthy during a closed-door meeting.
Rep. Mike Rogers reportedly threatened all of the anti-McCarthy Republicans, saying he would prevent them from getting on any committees.
!!! Rep. Mike Rogers says anyone that votes against McCarthy doesn’t get a committee, source in room tells me
— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) January 3, 2023
ROGERS warned after meeting that the Steering Committee will block opponents from getting Committee seats held, adding that it wasn’t a “threat. It’s a promise.”
“This will not be forgotten,” he said about Republicans who oppose McCarthy
per @jordainc
— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) January 3, 2023
Mike Rogers said he was speaking for himself in the GOP meeting when he threatened Rs who oppose McCarthy won't get committees, but adds:
"I said, 'I'm on the Steering committee. I know how the Steering Committee room works.' And that's the way it works."
— Connor O'Brien (@connorobrienNH) January 3, 2023
It is noteworthy that Rogers had to be restrained after he reportedly lunged at Matt Gaetz.
After reaching deals with the opponents, McCarthy was able to become the new House speaker on Saturday night.
Today, Rogers announced that he would no longer serve on the powerful House Steering Committee.
NEWS: Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) will be stepping down from serving on House GOP Steering, two members tell me.
He confirmed it with me this AM and said it will happen later this week. The region members will have to elect a new representative.
— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) January 9, 2023
He says he is doing this on his own accord, no one is encouraging him to take this step.
But he said also caveated there is the chance he could change his mind.
— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) January 9, 2023
Although Rogers may be doing this on his own initiative, it's obvious that he has to step down from the committee due to the threats and anger he displayed on the House floor.
