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Newly-elected Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy talks to reporters after a contentious battle to lead the GOP majority in the 118th Congress

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Video. Kevin McCarthy thanks Trump after becoming US House Speaker

Updated: 07/01/2023 - 22:07 GMT+1

After a historically fractious beginning, taking 15 rounds of voting to become Speaker, rather than the usual one, McCarthy will hope he certainly finishes a lot better than he started.

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