Kevin McCarthy Resigns from Congress
Former House Speaker to Leave at End of Year
McCarthy's Departure Follows Historic Ouster
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced his resignation from Congress, effective at the end of the year. The announcement comes two months after McCarthy's historic ouster as Speaker, making him the first to lose the position in over a century.
McCarthy's resignation was announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, in which he said that he was "proud of what we have accomplished together" but that it was time for him to "move on to the next chapter in my life." McCarthy did not specify what his future plans are, but he has been mentioned as a potential candidate for Governor of California.
McCarthy's departure is a major loss for the Republican Party, which has been struggling to find its footing in the wake of former President Donald Trump's departure. McCarthy was seen as a potential successor to Trump, but his ouster as Speaker has weakened his standing within the party.
McCarthy's resignation is also a blow to the House of Representatives, which is now facing the prospect of a leadership vacuum. The House is currently controlled by a narrow Republican majority, and it is unclear who will succeed McCarthy as Speaker.
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