Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, lauded as a 'political mastermind', is resigning at the end of the year. His farewell speech, emphasizing a philosophy of freedom, and a photo line marked his last day. His departure has sparked speeches from California delegation members. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson faces criticism for his handling of the FISA 702 renewal and the NDAA bill. McCarthy's tenure is remembered for its accomplishments and principle-over-power approach.
McCarthy bids Congress farewell. https://t.co/6PRbvCzj7l
McCarthy bids farewell to Congress. https://t.co/4KqBuWCzoE
McCarthy doing a photo line on his final day in Congress. https://t.co/LWb6Hz0mhi
McCarthy says farewell to Congress: "There’s so much that we’ve been able to accomplish in a short amount of time." https://t.co/Khsss3zqmU
“Do not be fearful if you believe your philosophy brings people more freedom … that you could lose your job over it … Do it anyways. I would do it all again.” — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) gives a farewell speech ahead of his resignation at the end of the year https://t.co/M34FNgPWXD
McCarthy speaking on the floor now delivering his final speech as a Member before he retires at the end of the year
With former Speaker Kevin McCarthy resigning end of year & the House departing for the holidays, it’s essentially his last day — & members are giving speeches in his honor. Rep. Patrick McHenry called him a “political mastermind.” Lots of California delegation members speaking https://t.co/J0SXlvMnaq
McCarthy doing a photo line on his last in-session day as a member of Congress https://t.co/pxg3tV1fTN
Speaker Mike Johnson is about to hold a vote glomming renewal of FISA 702 warrantless surveillance onto the massive annual NDAA bill. Oddly, Kevin McCarthy was supposedly ousted for failing to hold separate votes on separate bills. But... Johnson isn't even pretending to do so?
Kevin McCarthy was always more interested in power than in principle. Once he got power he acted like a man who would never lose power. Speaker Mike Johnson has to do better. I cover this & MORE w/ LOU DOBBS @LouDobbs on #TheGreatAmericaShow — LISTEN: https://t.co/hYKw2Zw5Wy