Kevin McCarthy leaves the United States Congress, but remains in politics

Former Republican Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthythe only one removed from office, announced this Wednesday that he will resign from Congress before the end of the year.

His departure will further reduce the narrow Republican majority in the House, following the expulsion of another member of his party, Jorge Santoslast week in a special session based on a report of legislative misconduct and accusations of a series of irregularities, including financial fraud.

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In October, McCarthy became the first president to be impeached in the country’s 234-year history. House of Representatives after a rebellion by supporters of the former Republican president donald trump (2017-2021).

They censured him for his collaboration with Democratic peers to prevent federal government paralysis.

In a column in The Wall Street Journal announcing his resignation, McCarthy, elected to Congress in 2006 and whose final two-year term would end in January 2025, said he would remain in politics.

“I know my work has just begun. I will continue to recruit our country’s best and brightest to run for elected office“, he said.

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“He Republican party It expands every day and I am committed to bringing my experience to support the next generation of leaders.” he added.

Ronna McDanielpresident of Republican National Committee, issued a statement to thank him for his work. “We wouldn’t have a Republican majority in the House without him.“, he said.

Special elections will be held soon in the states of California It is New York to replace McCarthy and Santos in the 435-seat House of Representatives.

Source: Elcomercio

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