Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy, who was first elected in 2006, is a Republican member of Congress representing a district in California. McCarthy was elected as House Speaker in January 2023 and was voted out of the speaker position on Oct. 3, 2023.

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Kevin McCarthy
stated on November 26, 2023 a speech at the Oxford Union

“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.”

By Louis Jacobson • November 28, 2023

Kevin McCarthy
stated on September 12, 2023 a news conference

“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.”

By Louis Jacobson, Madison Czopek • September 18, 2023

Kevin McCarthy
stated on September 12, 2023 a speech

On moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote.

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • September 13, 2023

Kevin McCarthy
stated on May 28, 2023 an interview on "Fox News Sunday"

"Every study has shown” that when work requirements are tied to federal safety-net programs, “it puts more people to work.”

By Louis Jacobson • June 1, 2023

Kevin McCarthy
stated on January 10, 2023 an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity

“When the Republicans were in power the last time for eight years, do you know how much discretionary spending increased in those eight years? Zero.”

By Louis Jacobson • January 18, 2023

Kevin McCarthy
stated on November 29, 2022 remarks to reporters outside the White House

"I think President Trump came out four times and condemned” Nick Fuentes.

By Louis Jacobson • November 30, 2022

Kevin McCarthy
stated on August 9, 2022 a tweet

“Democrats' new army of 87,000 IRS agents will be coming for you — with 710,000 new audits for Americans who earn less than $75k.”

By Jon Greenberg • August 11, 2022

Kevin McCarthy
stated on June 17, 2022 a tweet

“American oil is … more affordable” than foreign oil.

By Jon Greenberg • June 24, 2022

Kevin McCarthy
stated on November 18, 2021 a speech

The House-passed Build Back Better bill is a “government takeover of child care.”

By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • December 3, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on November 18, 2021 prepared remarks for a House floor speech

“If you or your family spends $28 a day — prepare to be under constant audit by the IRS.”

By Amy Sherman, Jon Greenberg • November 19, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on November 18, 2021 a House floor speech

“Never in American history has so much been spent at one time. Never in American history will so many taxes be raised and so much borrowing be needed to pay for this reckless spending.”

By Louis Jacobson • November 19, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on August 31, 2021 a statement via Twitter

“If these (telecom and internet) companies comply with the Democrat order to turn over private information, they are in violation of federal law and subject to losing their ability to operate in the United States.”

By Jon Greenberg • September 2, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on May 12, 2021 a statement to reporters

"I don't think anybody is questioning the legitimacy of the presidential election."

By Miriam Valverde • May 14, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on April 28, 2021 a Fox News appearance

Says Joe Biden is “going to control how much meat you can eat.”

By Bill McCarthy • April 29, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on March 14, 2021 an interview on Fox News

“Democrats have accomplished a lot in just 2 months ... 1 Million energy jobs destroyed.”

By Jon Greenberg • March 17, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on March 14, 2021 a tweet

The COVID economic relief package “included $600 million for San Francisco, part of which goes to cover the tab for free alcohol and marijuana for the homeless."

By Jon Greenberg • March 16, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on February 9, 2021 a press release

Raising the national minimum wage to $15 per hour “would destroy up to 3.7 million jobs.”

By Chris Nichols • February 11, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on February 3, 2021 a press conference

“I don’t even know what (QAnon) is.”

February 4, 2021

Kevin McCarthy
stated on November 5, 2020 on 'The Ingraham Angle'

In Iowa, "they have allowed a little over 300 people to re-vote."

By Lyle Muller • November 6, 2020

Kevin McCarthy
stated on May 19, 2019 an interview on Fox News

Says U.S. Rep. Justin Amash "votes more with Nancy Pelosi than he ever does with me."

By Stefanie Pousoulides • June 3, 2019

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stated on May 5, 2023 a Facebook post

Video shows House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announcing U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi “will be impeached.”

May 9, 2023

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stated on May 3, 2023 a Facebook post

Video shows House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to “step down.”

May 4, 2023

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stated on March 20, 2023 a Facebook post

Former President Donald Trump issued a statement threatening to leak “interesting videos” of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

March 21, 2023

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stated on July 11, 2022 a Facebook post

Kevin McCarthy said Nancy Pelosi “should be prosecuted and jailed.”

July 14, 2022

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stated on August 5, 2019 a Facebook post

Quotes Rep. Kevin McCarthy as saying "there are no mass shootings in Japan because there are no video games there."

By Samantha Putterman • August 12, 2019