[thefactor]

The unofficial rule is that the office is given to the most recent Speaker who is no longer in that position. Hence McCarthy gave it to Pelosi, now McCarthy is taking it since he’s the most recent former Speaker.

[Sacajaweau]

Works for me...

[skimbell]

C’mon.
This doesn't have nearly the intrigue or je ne sais quoi of a good old “getting even” conspiracy theory.