Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has just formally resigned from Congress

Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has just formally resigned from Congress.

In a recently penned op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, the ousted speaker announced his decision to resign from the House at the end of the year, bringing to a close a nearly two-decade congressional career marked by his ambitious pursuit of the chamber's top leadership role. Despite his aspirations, he lost the position after a tumultuous nine months.

In his op-ed, McCarthy expressed his determination to leave the House and embark on new ways to serve America. He acknowledged that his work is far from over, signaling a commitment to future endeavors.

As the first speaker in history to be ejected from the position, McCarthy faced this historic development due to eight GOP lawmakers aligning with House Democrats. While many did not anticipate his prolonged stay as a rank-and-file member, McCarthy is anticipated to maintain an active role in party affairs. Notably, he is expected to seek retribution against the Republican critics who played a role in undermining his brief speakership.

In the op-ed, McCarthy affirmed his continued political involvement, outlining plans to assist in recruiting the "country's best and brightest" for elected office. He emphasized his dedication to supporting the next generation of leaders by sharing his valuable experience.

During his remaining time in the House, tensions arose, with suspicions among some members that he had interfered in the contentious three-week search for his replacement. Since the election of Speaker Mike Johnson, McCarthy has largely remained on the sidelines in terms of leadership involvement.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a vocal ally of McCarthy, pointed fingers at conservatives and other lawmakers who voted to expel Rep. George Santos last week, expressing concerns about the impact on the already slim Republican majority in 2024. In a post on X, Greene remarked, "Hopefully no one dies."