Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., will retire at the end of his current term and is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him, he confirmed to Fox News on Friday.<\/p>\n
Issa\u2019s seat is in California\u2019s newly<\/a> redrawn 48th District, which has been reshaped to favor Democrats under the state\u2019s Prop 50.<\/p>\n “Today I\u2019m announcing my enthusiastic endorsement of Supervisor Jim Desmond for Congress<\/a> \u2014 to represent California\u2019s new 48th district,” Issa told Fox News. “Jim is not only a personal friend, he\u2019s a true patriot, a Navy veteran, a successful businessman, and has a 20-year record of public service. He understands this community, was born and raised here, and will make a terrific Congressman.”<\/p>\n GOP LAWMAKER ACCUSES JACK SMITH OF \u2018SPYING\u2019 ON CONGRESS AT TENSE HOUSE HEARING OVER TRUMP PROBE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Issa said stepping down after 25 years in Congress \u2014 and another 25 in business \u2014 was not an easy decision.<\/p>\n “First, we built the right campaign infrastructure, support has been overwhelming \u2014 including from President Trump<\/a> \u2014 and our polling was unmistakable: We would win this race,” he said. “But after a quarter-century in Congress \u2014 and before that, a quarter-century in business \u2014 it\u2019s the right time for a new chapter and new challenges.”<\/p>\n Among his recent efforts, Issa pointed to securing the Congressional Medal of Honor for retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams<\/a>, crediting President Trump with making the award possible.<\/p>\n “For a decade, my team and I waged a nonstop fight for Royce, and we were turned down on his behalf more times than I can remember,” he said. “But that all changed this year. President Trump made Royce\u2019s award possible, and when I witnessed the First Lady place the Medal of Honor on my hero, it was more than just a job done. It felt like a career accomplishment.”<\/p>\n CALIFORNIA GOP REP MAKES RE-ELECTION DECISION AFTER CONSIDERING RUNNING IN TEXAS: SOURCE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Issa said he will remain focused on serving through 2026.<\/p>\n “There is still work to be done throughout 2026 both in Washington and my beloved current 48th District \u2014 and as many days that remain, I\u2019ll dedicate each one of them to the people I serve and the indispensable nation I have sworn to protect as a soldier in the Army and as a proud and grateful Member of the People\u2019s House of Representatives,” he said.<\/p>\n In a phone interview with Fox News, Issa also argued Congress has “diminished itself,” citing stagnant pay and the growing influence of outside money in elections.<\/p>\n “They have really, unfortunately, allowed outside money to exceed inside money in elections,” he said. “\u2026 And more people live and die with social media rather than substance, so, I’m hoping that there’s a pendulum there. You know, some of only Congress can change.”<\/p>\n HOT MIC REVEALS ISSA PLOTTING GOP STRATEGY AFTER CALIFORNIA REDRAWS HOUSE MAP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) praised Issa\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n “We are grateful for Congressman Darrell Issa\u2019s decades of dedicated service to the people of California and our nation,” NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez told Fox News. “Throughout his career, he has embodied the spirit of public service, championed our military, and fought tirelessly for a stronger America.”<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “We are optimistic that this district will continue to be represented by a Republican<\/a> who will stand for common sense and reject the radical agenda and chaos that progressive Marni von Wilpert and socialist Ammar Campa-Najjar would bring.”\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., will retire at the end of his current term and is backing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him, he confirmed to Fox News on Friday. 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