Live updates: Matt Gaetz pushes to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
House Republican allies are pleading with House Democrats to save Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker.
However, House Democrats have been united in not wanting to save McCarthy.
The White House is closely monitoring the events unfolding on Capitol Hill that could result in the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
President Biden and his advisers have been careful not to weigh in on McCarthy's political future, leaving it up to lawmakers to determine.
In a caucus meeting, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries allowed members to express their sentiments before deciding not to help McCarthy keep his job.
Members expressed their distrust for McCarthy, citing broken promises and his handling of recent events.
The push to oust McCarthy represents a serious threat to his speakership.
McCarthy can only afford to lose four Republican votes if all Democrats vote against him.
However, five Republicans have already stated their support for the effort, meaning McCarthy would need Democratic votes to survive.
Centrist Democrats in the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus have informed their Republican colleagues that they will not save McCarthy.
This is another sign that Democrats will be unified in their decision not to bail out the speaker.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made it clear that Democrats won't save McCarthy and called on Republicans to end the chaos and extremism within their party.
Top Democrats have signaled that they are ready to vote against McCarthy.
They have expressed their distrust for him and his inability to govern effectively.
During a caucus meeting, House Democrats expressed their distrust for McCarthy and their support for finding bipartisan common ground.
They are focused on delivering for the American people and are urging Republicans to join them in moving the country forward.
McCarthy has ruled out any power-sharing agreement with Democrats, stating that he is a conservative Republican who wants to get things done.
He does not expect Democrats to help him and acknowledges that if five Republicans vote against him, he will be out as House Speaker.

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