At a press conference Friday afternoon, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, explained why he decided to resign from Congress. Boehner, who will leave office by the end of October, said he’s stepping down because Republican turmoil is not good for members of Congress or the institution.
Watch John Boehner Explain Why He’s Leaving Congress
House Speaker John Boehner holds a news conference after announcing his resignation. (Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters/Newscom)