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Kevin McCarthy
Kevin Owen McCarthy is an American politician who served as the 55th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from January to October 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he represented California's 22nd congressional district from 2007 to 2013, followed by California's 23rd congressional district from 2013 to 2023, and finally California's 20th congressional district in 2023 befor…
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politics · American politician (born 1965) · politician · also Kevin McCarthy, Kevin Owen McCarthy, Kevin O. McCarthy, Speaker McCarthy, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, McCarthy
Born 26 January 1965 · Q766866
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2026· 27 entries
“If somebody wants to remove me because I want to be the adult in the room, go ahead and try”
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“Democrats tried to do everything they can not to let [the bill] pass”
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“turn over private information”
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“Waters is inciting violence in Minneapolis just as she has incited it in the past. If Speaker Pelosi doesn”
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“s conduct during the Capitol riot was”
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“Everybody thought Hillary Clinton was unbeatable, right? But we put together a Benghazi special committee, a select committee. What are her numbers today? Her numbers are dropping. Why? Because she”
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Published video “Speaker McCarthy Joins America Reports”.
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ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos: Video Kevin McCarthy orders impeachment inquiry into President Biden - ABC News
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KTUL: Former House Speaker McCarthy says he's worried about the GOP as midterms approach
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wonderwall.com: Jesse Watters gets fact-checked by Kevin McCarthy live on 'Fox News' over Trump’s endorsement of Cory Mills
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Mediaite: ‘I’m Worried!’ Kevin McCarthy Says It’s Shaping Up to Be Rough Midterms for GOP
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Published video “Speaker McCarthy Joins America's Newsroom”.
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Published video “Speaker McCarthy Joins Jesse Watters”.
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Yahoo: Kevin McCarthy corrects Jesse Watters on Trump's Cory Mills endorsement
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Published video “Speaker McCarthy Joins CNBC's Squawk Box”.
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CNBC: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the 2026 midterms: Number one issue is the economy
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Fox News: Kevin McCarthy: Byron Donalds is an example of the GOP moving in the right direction
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Published video “Speaker McCarthy Joins Brian Kilmeade”.
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Yahoo: Socialists are ‘even crazier’ than ‘Woke 1’: Kevin McCarthy
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FOX One: Watch Kevin McCarthy: Democrats have a 'leaderless' problem - FNC
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Published video “Speaker McCarthy Joins The Will Cain Show”.
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FOX News Radio: 2026 Midterm Breakdown with Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy
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Published video “Speaker McCarthy Joins Kayleigh McEnany”.
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Public attention spiked: 3,409 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.2× the usual 816, with 0 article edits.
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Yahoo: Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer
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CNBC: Kevin McCarthy on midterms: Democrats are in the stronger position, but weak on money and leadership
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2025· 1 entry
Lead Stories rated the claim “Audio contains authentic transcript of Mitch McConnell / Kevin McCarthy conversation on how to bring back slavery” What We Know.
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2024· 6 entries
The Guardian: Man upset by Chinese spy balloon found guilty of threatening Kevin McCarthy
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The Guardian: Kevin McCarthy says Trump needs to stop questioning Harris’s crowd sizes
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The Guardian: Kevin McCarthy says ‘every American should accept’ election results
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The Guardian: Vince Fong wins Kevin McCarthy’s seat for rest of US House term
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The Guardian: Ousted House speaker McCarthy says Johnson shouldn’t fear losing job: ‘I don’t think they could do it again’
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2023· 17 entries
Claimed: “Republicans have cited an unverified report by an FBI informant to allege that Joe Biden and his son Hunter took a bribe from a Ukrainian company.” — rated Informant Indicted For Lying by FactCheck.org.
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The Guardian: Who will step up in California politics as McCarthy exits and Pelosi steps back?
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The Guardian: Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy to resign from Congress at end of year
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Associated Press News: Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted Republican speaker, announces resignation from Congress, AP Explains
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McCarthy announced that he would resign from Congress on December 31
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Claimed: ““In every single war that America has fought, we have never asked for land afterwards, except for enough to bury the Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for that freedom we went in for.”” — rated Pants on Fire by PolitiFact.
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The Guardian: ‘A bully’: McCarthy accused of shoving Republican who helped oust him
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McCarthy's bill to fund the federal government, including large spending cuts and strict border policies, failed to pass the House after 21 hard-right House Republicans joined all Democrats present in voting against it,
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Claimed: ““We know the bank records show that nearly $20 million in payments were directed to the Biden family members and associates through various shell companies.”” — rated Half True by PolitiFact.
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Claimed: ““Even a trusted FBI informant has alleged a bribe to the Biden family.”” — rated Unsupported by FactCheck.org.
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Claimed: “On moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote.” — rated Full Flop by PolitiFact.
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McCarthy said that he would not initiate an impeachment inquiry without a full House vote, though it appeared he did not have sufficient Republican support to pass such a measure
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “World Economic Forum chose Kevin McCarthy as House speaker” False.
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McCarthy failed to secure a majority of votes cast on the first ballot, with all Democrats and 19 Republicans opposing him
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Career landmark: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2023–2023).
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Career landmark: United States representative (2023–2023).
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Before resigning from the House of Representatives the same year
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2022· 4 entries
Awarded Time 100 (2022).
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The January 6 Committee subpoenaed McCarthy and Republican representatives Jim Jordan, Mo Brooks, Scott Perry and Andy Biggs
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Claimed: ““We are watching what’s happening in the country … parents that are being attacked by the attorney general saying that somehow they are terrorists because they want to go to school board meetings.”” — rated Four Pinocchios by The Washington Post.
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Zawya: Republican Kevin McCarthy under fire after audio shows he discussed urging Trump to resign
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2021· 8 entries
Claimed: ““If you or your family spends $28 a day — prepare to be under constant audit by the IRS.”” — rated False by PolitiFact.
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And into the early morning of November 19, McCarthy gave a record-breaking 8
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Members of Tennessee's Republican congressional delegation gave McCarthy a large gavel with the words "Fire Pelosi" inscribed on it
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Claimed: ““There’s questions into the leadership within, the structure of the speaker’s office, where they denied the ability to bring the National Guard here. … We start with a committee chair who will tell you, ‘Everything’s on the table except the speaker’s office.’ How can you ever get to the bottom of…” — rated Four Pinocchios by The Washington Post.
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McCarthy announced that he opposed the bipartisan agreement in the House to form an independent commission to investigate the Capitol attack
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Hours after the attack on the Capitol, McCarthy voted against certifying Biden's win in two states
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Career landmark: United States representative (2021–2023).
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“it will be hard not to hit her with it, but I will bang it down.”
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2020· 1 entry
McCarthy was asked about Trump's false claims that Joe Scarborough (an MSNBC host and former Republican congressman) was linked to the death of a staff member; a few House Republicans criticized Trump for making inflamma
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2019· 6 entries
Claimed: ““The bill sends your taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns. Not to build roads or bridges but to add 600 percent of taxpayer money to every small dollar donated by Americans. So let’s say Mary from Michigan donates $200 to her preferred candidate. Well, now you — the taxpayer — have just c…” — rated Two Pinocchios by The Washington Post.
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So that he was following what she had done
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Democrats conducted a five-week investigation before holding a full House vote to approve an impeachment inquiry
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After Ryan retired, McCarthy was elected House Minority Leader
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Career landmark: minority leader (2019–2023).
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Career landmark: United States representative (2019–2021).
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2018· 1 entry
Claimed: “The labor participation rate is "going back up."” — rated False by FactCheck.org.
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2017· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States representative (2017–2019).
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2015· 3 entries
As Republicans were preparing to vote, McCarthy unexpectedly dropped out of the race, saying that Republicans needed a fresh face who could unite the caucus and "I am not that guy
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John Boehner decided to resign as speaker effective October 30, 2015
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Career landmark: United States representative (2015–2017).
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2014· 1 entry
Career landmark: Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives (2014–2019).
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2013· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States representative (2013–2015).
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2012· 1 entry
McCarthy's office reported spending $99,000 on pastries, bottled water, and other food items, making him the highest-spending member of the House in this category
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2011· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States representative (2011–2013).
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2010· 1 entry
The House Republican Conference selected McCarthy to be the House majority whip in the 112th Congress
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2009· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States representative (2009–2011).
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2007· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States representative (2007–2009).
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2006· 1 entry
McCarthy was first elected to the United States House of Representatives as a representative for California's 22nd district
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2005· 3 entries
“I've earned this Goddamn job!”
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“Yesterday’s unprecedented leak is an attempt to severely damage the Supreme Court. This clearly coordinated campaign to intimidate and obstruct the Justices of the United States Supreme Court, and its independence in our political system, from upholding the Constitution must immediately be investigated by the court.”
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“House Republicans are committed to upholding the sanctity of life, and we will continue to fight to be a voice for the truly voiceless. There is nothing more special, extraordinary, and worth fighting for than the miracle of life”
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2004· 1 entry
Career landmark: minority leader (2004–2006).
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2002· 2 entries
And became the Republican floor leader in 2003
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Career landmark: member of the California State Assembly (2002–2006).
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2000· 1 entry
As a Kern Community College District trustee
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1995· 1 entry
And the Young Republican National Federation from 1999 to 2001
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1994· 1 entry
Studied at California State University, Bakersfield, Master of Business Administration (1994).
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1989· 2 entries
Studied at California State University, Bakersfield, Bachelor of Science (1989).
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And a Master of Business Administration in 1994
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1987· 1 entry
Career landmark: congressional staff (1987–2002).
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1985· 1 entry
Studied at Bakersfield College (1984–1985).
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1984· 1 entry
At age 19, McCarthy ran his first business selling sandwiches out of the back of his uncle's yogurt shop on Stine Road
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1965· 2 entries
Born 1965-01-26.
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“by Melanie Zanona, CNN (22 April 2022) We cannot just sweep this under the rug. We need to know why it happened, who did it, and people need to be held accountable for it. And I”
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