Kevin McCarthy called Marjorie Taylor Greene the "canary in the coal mine" for the Republican Party
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that Marjorie Taylor Greene's sudden resignation signals broader troubles for the Republican Party next year, as multiple Republican representatives have announced their departure.
McCarthy said Tuesday during an interview with Fox News: "She's almost like the canary in the coal mine."
"This is an internal issue in Congress; they'd better be alert because more people will retire. They must focus."
The Republicans still maintain a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, even after Greene left, with a two-vote advantage, but so far 22 Republican representatives have stated that they will retire or not seek re-election next year. Analysts say this number is higher than average.
Greene, who has served three terms from Georgia, announced her resignation last Friday, following public conflicts with President Donald Trump on multiple issues, including the public controversy over the Epstein files.
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