Gaetz Kicked Out of Impeachment Hearing, Claims Democrats Barring House Judiciary Committee Members

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks during a news conference to announce the 'Green Real Deal' in Wash., DC., on April 3, 2019. Zach Gibson/Getty Images

After Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) attempted to enter a closed-door impeachment hearing on Monday, he accused the Democratic House leadership of barring the House Judiciary Committee members from hearings.

Gaetz, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, said he believed he should be allowed inside the hearing because impeachment inquiries are traditionally held by the Judiciary Committee.