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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Bowden

Kevin McCarthy was behind move to boot Pelosi from office, report says

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The petty backlash against Democrats in the House after they refused to help save Republican leadership from their own caucus stems right from the top, with Kevin McCarthy leading the charge as he seeks revenge for the embarrassing end to his speakership.

CNN reported on Wednesday that House speaker pro tem Patrick McHenry authorised the eviction of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi from her “hideaway”-style office in the main Capitol building, instead exiling her to the broader House office complex where lawmakers not connected to leadership have their workspaces.

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