GOP congressman apologizes to Matt Gaetz for "losing temper" on House floor
Rogers, R-Ala., had to be restrained as he confronted Gaetz, R-Fla., on the House floor after Kevin McCarthy suffered a defeat in the 14th ballot for speaker.
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3 sourcesRogers offers regrets for near altercation with Gaetz during House GOP chaos
Rep. Mike Rogers apologizes to Matt Gaetz for losing temper during chaotic speaker votes
Mike Rogers apologizes to Florida congressman Matt Gaetz for lunging at him on the House floor
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1 sourceGOP congressman apologizes to Matt Gaetz for "losing temper" on House floor
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2 sourcesRep. Mike Rogers apologizes to Gaetz after tense confrontation on House floor: 'I briefly lost my temper'