Kevin McCarthy , Is Removed As House Speaker.
Rep. Matt Gaetz' motion to oust McCarthy
has historically garnered enough votes to
get the job done, 'The Guardian' reports.
Eight Republicans agreed with 208 Democrats that McCarthy should vacate the chair which he assumed less than a year ago.
This is the first time in American history
that a House speaker has been
successfully removed in such a manner. .
McCarthy said that he will not run for the
position again, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Patrick McHenry will serve as acting speaker
until an election can be held.
A vote is scheduled to take place on Oct. 11.
McCarthy's removal comes as the U.S.
government and Congress maintain
near-historically low approval ratings,
according to Pew Research. .
Americans' confidence in the future of
the country's political system is almost
non-existent, Pew Research indicates.
Many Republicans condemned their peers
for allowing McCarthy to be ousted.
Chaos is never America’s strength
and it’s never a friend of American
families that are struggling, Former Vice President Mike Pence, via statement.
Meanwhile, Rep. Troy Nehls has
announced that he will nominate
Donald Trump to be the next House speaker.
Meanwhile, Rep. Troy Nehls has
announced that he will nominate
Donald Trump to be the next House speaker.
President Trump, the greatest
president of my lifetime, has a proven
record of putting America first and
will make the House great again, Rep. Troy Nehls, via statement