A Republican-led ceremony at the Capitol will mark the unveiling of the official portrait of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose tenure ended abruptly after internal party disputes. The event, hosted by current Speaker Mike Johnson, follows McCarthy’s removal in 2023, when he temporarily lost his leadership role before Rep. Patrick McHenry briefly served as Speaker pro tempore. McCarthy’s leadership faced significant backlash from his own party after he made concessions to Democrats during negotiations, straining GOP unity. The portrait ceremony offers a rare moment of reflection on his controversial but pivotal time in Congress.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is hosting a ceremony at the Capitol Tuesday afternoon to unveil the official portrait of his predecessor, former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) briefly took over as Speaker pro tempore following McCarthy's historic ouster in 2023. The California Republican irked his GOP colleagues after making concessions to Democrats...
