Republican candidates running for the job of House Speaker will face off Monday in an interview on Fox News, a move some Republicans are calling “insanity,” reports CNN.
Multiple House Republicans are infuriated by the decision, according to the report, and several have communicated their frustrations to the candidates.
One lawmaker called it “insanity” and said, “people are pissed.” Another complained that the candidates' appearance on the network will turn the speaker’s race into a “circus.”
The Fox segment will feature House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, who has been endorsed for the position by former President Donald Trump, and Rep. Kevin Hern.
Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the position earlier this week.
The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House has removed its leader, with eight Republicans voting with 208 Democrats to oust McCarthy.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., told CNN that the debate is a “horrible idea” and is unproductive.
“If both of them thought this was a good idea, then maybe they don’t have a pulse of the conference. I’m having serious problems.”
CNN said Jordan plans to meet with GOP colleagues before participating in the interview.