Some Republicans walk out as McCarthy bid for speaker role continues

Kevin McCarthy listens during the twelfth round of voting in the House chamber (Alex Brandon/AP)

Republicans started walking out of the House chamber during the fourth day of a battle over electing Kevin McCarthy as their speaker when one of his most ardent challengers railed against the party leader.

“We do not trust Mr McCarthy with power,” said Republican Matt Gaetz of Florida, as colleagues streamed out of the chamber in protest over his remarks.