Kevin McCarthy Faces Backlash for Historically Inaccurate Claim

The former House Speaker's assertion that the U.S. never asked for land after winning wars has been widely debunked, sparking a discussion about historical knowledge among political leaders.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been widely criticized for a historically inaccurate statement he made in a social media post, claiming that the U.S. has never asked for land after winning wars, except for enough to bury American soldiers.
McCarthy's claim was quickly debunked by critics who pointed out that the U.S. acquired significant territories, including his home state of California, as a result of victories in wars such as the Mexican-American War and the Spanish-American War.
McCarthy's post was fact-checked in a community note on the social media platform, which listed instances of the U.S. acquiring territories through conflict.
McCarthy, who was ousted as House Speaker last month, has not yet responded to the widespread criticism and ridicule his post has attracted.
His inaccurate statement has sparked a discussion about the importance of historical knowledge among political leaders.