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McCarthy’s Downfall: Rogue Republicans Remove House Speaker in Unprecedented Vote

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (left) led a group of his Republican counterparts that this week ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position. (right). courtesy photo/web
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (left) led a group of his Republican counterparts that this week ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position. (right). courtesy photo/web

A group of rogue Republicans supporting former President Donald Trump has ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position. The unprecedented action comes after McCarthy’s controversial deal-making with Democrats over the weekend to avert a government shutdown.

McCarthy, who had steadfastly resisted reaching out to Democrats, was on the losing end of a high-stakes political battle. The Califor…