On October 3, 2023, Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position as the Speaker
of the US House of Representatives in an unprecedented rebellion led by
far-right Republicans who accused him of broken promises and cooperation with
Democrats.
This historic event revealed the intense infighting
within the Republican Party as they approach the 2024 presidential election,
likely to be led by Donald Trump, who himself faces multiple criminal
indictments.
Although McCarthy's removal was supported by only a few right-wing
hardliners, the evenly divided House, combined with some Democrats joining the
rebellion, left McCarthy with no path to survival.
His ouster followed his controversial decision to pass a bipartisan funding
measure, causing outrage among conservatives. The future of House leadership
remains uncertain as Republicans consider potential replacements. |