McCarthy represents California as a Republican.

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Since 2007, he has been a member of the House of Representatives.

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Prior to this, he served as the House Majority Leader.

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Nancy Pelosi, the previous speaker who is now the House Minority Leader, resigned and was replaced as speaker by Kevin McCarthy.

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McCarthy first won the position of House Majority Leader in 2014.

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He has a solid track record as a fundraiser and solid ties to corporate organizations.

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McCarthy has defended Trump throughout his impeachment process and is a fervent admirer of the president.

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McCarthy has additionally come under fire for not doing more to dispel false information and conspiracy theories inside the Republican Party.

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He has argued in favour of reduced taxes and business regulation.

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McCarthy has backed initiatives to repeal and replace the ACA.

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He has also backed initiatives to boost military spending and improve border security.

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McCarthy has backed further drilling for fossil fuels while opposing initiatives to combat climate change.

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McCarthy has previously drawn criticism for making untrue claims, such as the assertion that the Benghazi incident was sparked by a video rather than a premeditated terrorist operation.

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