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Boehner: Jason Chaffetz is an a--hole

Former Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said that former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) is an "a--hole."

Boehner told Politico in a feature published Sunday that Chaffetz and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) are "both a--holes."

The former speaker made the comment to the reporter while discussing Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) likely becoming the chair of the House Oversight Committee, a position Gowdy eventually earned.

Chaffetz, the previous chair, had recently announced his resignation from Congress at the time of the interview. Jordan, who was also on the committee, was reportedly considering going out for the chairmanship.

"Gowdy - that's my guy, even though he doesn't know how to dress," Boehner told Politico. "F--- Jordan. F--- Chaffetz. They're both assholes."

Boehner also called Chaffetz a "total phony" who was obsessed with promoting himself while in Congress.

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