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Rep. Devin Nunes Leaving Congress at Year End. Here's Why.
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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
Published 2 years ago on
December 6, 2021

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Congressman Devin Nunes announced he is retiring from Congress at the end of the year.

“Recently, I was presented with a new opportunity to fight for the most important issues I believe in. I’m writing to let you know I’ve decided to pursue this opportunity, and therefore I will be leaving the House of Representatives at the end of 2021,” Nunes wrote.

Will Join Trump Media Venture

He did not elaborate what his “new opportunity” is. A subsequent news release from Trump Media & Technology Group, a venture founded by the former president, said Nunes will become CEO of the company in January 2022.

“Congressman Devin Nunes is a fighter and a leader,” Trump said in the news release. “He will make an excellent CEO of TMTG. Devin understands that we must stop the liberal media and Big Tech from destroying the freedoms that make America great. America is ready for TRUTH Social and the end to censorship and political discrimination.”

Nunes First Elected in 2002

Nunes was first elected in 2002, now in his 10th — and final — term. He has been a strong ally of President Donald Trump and former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

An independent state redistricting commission is currently drawing new electoral lines. Although nothing has been finalized, Nunes’ current Congressional District 22 would likely become more Democratic-friendly.

Nunes’ retirement would trigger a special election to fulfill the remainder of his term (under current congressional lines).

Democratic candidates have already emerged and have been campaigning — namely Phil Arballo and Lourin Hubbard.

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David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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