Prominent Fox News hosts Trey Gowdy and Brian Kilmeade are facing intense backlash after sharply criticizing Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) during an on-air segment Thursday morning.

Gowdy, a former congressman and current Fox News host, questioned Gaetz’s leadership style and motivations during a discussion about his resignation from Congress following his nomination as attorney general by President-elect Donald J. Trump.

“The more you get to know Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, the more you’re gonna like her. The more you get to know Matt Gaetz, the less you’re gonna like him,” Gowdy said. “I’m gonna be really surprised if he can get confirmed.”

Kilmeade, a co-host of the network’s flagship morning show, “Fox & Friends,” echoed the sentiment, accusing Gaetz of creating unnecessary division within the Republican Party. “Right, and so would I,” Kilmeade said. “Especially after how he blew up Kevin McCarthy with no plan B. You thought it was a lethal blow to the House majority, but it turns out America really wanted Republicans in charge. So we’ll see where that goes.”

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