search
Sections List
American Journal News

House Republicans have had enough of Liz Cheney telling the truth about Trump

Multiple reports say GOP lawmakers may take another swing at ousting Cheney from House Republican leadership.

By Emily Singer - May 03, 2021
Share
Liz Cheney

House Republicans are growing more and more frustrated with Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) for speaking out against Donald Trump and may once again be plotting to remove her from her leadership role, according to multiple reports.

The latest Cheney comment that drew ire from Republicans came Monday, when she responded to a Trump statement in which he declared, “The Fraudulent Presidential Election of 2020 will be, from this day forth, known as THE BIG LIE!”

Cheney responded to Trump’s comment with a dig, tweeting: “The 2020 presidential election was not stolen. Anyone who claims it was is spreading THE BIG LIE, turning their back on the rule of law, and poisoning our democratic system.”

Cheney’s honest assessment that claims of voter fraud are false drew ire from Republicans.

“Liz Cheney, once again back in the news, sounding like an MSNBC pundit. At this point, she’s literally daring Kevin McCarthy to do something about it,” Fox News host and right-wing bigot Laura Ingraham tweeted in response to Cheney’s comment.

An unnamed ally of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy also anonymously attacked Cheney, and said she may not hold her leadership role as chair of the House Republican conference for much longer.

“There is no way that Liz will be conference chair by month’s end,” the unnamed ally told the Hill’s Scott Wong.

That comment echoes a Saturday tweet from Texas GOP Rep. Lance Gooden, who wrote: “Liz Cheney has promised she will campaign on impeaching Trump ‘every day of the week.’ Good luck with that, Liz! PREDICTION: she’ll be out of her GOP leadership role by month’s end!”

Cheney has been vocal in her opposition to Trump holding any leadership role in the Republican Party following his incitement of the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Cheney was one of 10 Republicans to vote to impeach Trump for inciting that insurrection and has kept up her criticism ever since.

A group of right-wing House Republicans attempted to oust Cheney from her leadership role in February over her criticism of Trump. But that effort failed after McCarthy stood up for Cheney.

Now, a few months later, Politico reported that McCarthy is no longer planning to defend Cheney, as he believes her comments criticizing Trump are not helpful.

According to another Politico report, McCarthy told Cheney to tone down her comments, but Cheney did not heed that advice.

One Republican lawmaker who also voted to impeach Trump had a frank assessment of why other GOP lawmakers are fed up with Cheney.

“If a prerequisite for leading our conference is continuing to lie to our voters, then Liz is not the best fit,” Rep. Anthony Gonzales (R-OH) told the Hill. “Liz isn’t going to lie to people.”

Published with permission of The American Independent Foundation.


AJ News
Subscribe to our newsletter.
Read More
AJ News
Latest
Dan Sullivan groups spent $1.5 million on golf resorts and luxury lodging

Dan Sullivan groups spent $1.5 million on golf resorts and luxury lodging

By Jesse Valentine - June 09, 2026
Susan Collins failed to report up to $395,000 in stock trades

Susan Collins failed to report up to $395,000 in stock trades

By Jesse Valentine - June 05, 2026
Barrett sells Haiti-made t-shirts despite ‘Made in USA’ claim

Barrett sells Haiti-made t-shirts despite ‘Made in USA’ claim

By Jesse Valentine - June 04, 2026
Ashley Hinson launches false attack ad minutes after Turek’s primary win

Ashley Hinson launches false attack ad minutes after Turek’s primary win

By Jesse Valentine - June 04, 2026
‘Nope, you’re fine’: This Black doctor nearly died after giving birth in Reno

‘Nope, you’re fine’: This Black doctor nearly died after giving birth in Reno

By Bonnie Fuller - June 03, 2026
De La Cruz accepted cash from agent accused of stealing public funds

De La Cruz accepted cash from agent accused of stealing public funds

By Jesse Valentine - June 03, 2026
Trump economy squeezes gig workers, new report says

Trump economy squeezes gig workers, new report says

By Jesse Valentine - June 02, 2026
Hinson promised more town halls, she hasn’t held one all year

Hinson promised more town halls, she hasn’t held one all year

By Jesse Valentine - June 02, 2026
Whatley spent two decades cashing in as a corporate lobbyist

Whatley spent two decades cashing in as a corporate lobbyist

By Jesse Valentine - May 27, 2026
New memo accuses GOP Senate hopefuls of self-enrichment

New memo accuses GOP Senate hopefuls of self-enrichment

By Jesse Valentine - May 27, 2026
John James PAC hired consultants tied to alleged campaign finance scheme

John James PAC hired consultants tied to alleged campaign finance scheme

By Jesse Valentine - May 22, 2026
Marty O’Donnell downplays jobs crisis facing young people

Marty O’Donnell downplays jobs crisis facing young people

By Jesse Valentine - May 21, 2026
Mike Lawler used taxpayer funds to promote GOP tax law

Mike Lawler used taxpayer funds to promote GOP tax law

By Jesse Valentine - May 21, 2026
Gabe Evans stayed silent as Colorado meatpacking workers went on strike

Gabe Evans stayed silent as Colorado meatpacking workers went on strike

By Jesse Valentine - May 18, 2026
David Schweikert wants Arizona’s public lands in private hands

David Schweikert wants Arizona’s public lands in private hands

By Jesse Valentine - May 14, 2026
Nunn talks tough on banks after taking $260K from credit card industry

Nunn talks tough on banks after taking $260K from credit card industry

By Jesse Valentine - May 13, 2026
Hyde-Smith took fertilizer money as farmers struggled with soaring costs

Hyde-Smith took fertilizer money as farmers struggled with soaring costs

By Jesse Valentine - May 13, 2026
Adam Steen touts Iowa manufacturing despite outsourcing to China

Adam Steen touts Iowa manufacturing despite outsourcing to China

By Jesse Valentine - May 12, 2026
Republican Patti Adair endorsed cutting Medicaid, repealing Obamacare

Republican Patti Adair endorsed cutting Medicaid, repealing Obamacare

By Jesse Valentine - May 12, 2026
Chuck Edwards took $50k from utility executive as rates rose across North Carolina

Chuck Edwards took $50k from utility executive as rates rose across North Carolina

By Jesse Valentine - May 08, 2026
Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines

Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines

By Jesse Valentine - May 06, 2026
Lombardo under fire as donor cash follows controversial actions

Lombardo under fire as donor cash follows controversial actions

By Jesse Valentine - May 05, 2026
Ashley Hinson backed rollbacks as PFAS contamination spread

Ashley Hinson backed rollbacks as PFAS contamination spread

By Jesse Valentine - May 04, 2026
Fitzpatrick pushes false FBI claim against Democratic opponent

Fitzpatrick pushes false FBI claim against Democratic opponent

By Jesse Valentine - May 04, 2026
Ogles campaign paid consultant who tracked rallygoers’ phones

Ogles campaign paid consultant who tracked rallygoers’ phones

By Jesse Valentine - May 01, 2026
Jonathan Bush likens MaineCare expansion to Putin bombing schools

Jonathan Bush likens MaineCare expansion to Putin bombing schools

By Jesse Valentine - May 01, 2026
Tennessee desperately tries to silence women nearly killed by its abortion ban

Tennessee desperately tries to silence women nearly killed by its abortion ban

By Bonnie Fuller - April 29, 2026
Susan Collins declines to investigate White House funding and war actions

Susan Collins declines to investigate White House funding and war actions

By Jesse Valentine - April 29, 2026
Garrity praised rioters, questioned 2020 election in unearthed posts

Garrity praised rioters, questioned 2020 election in unearthed posts

By Jesse Valentine - April 22, 2026
JoAnna Mendoza, AZ Marine vet and mom, says she’ll represent her neighbors in Congress

JoAnna Mendoza, AZ Marine vet and mom, says she’ll represent her neighbors in Congress

By Bonnie Fuller - April 21, 2026
GOP Michigan candidates still claim Trump won 2020 election

GOP Michigan candidates still claim Trump won 2020 election

By Jesse Valentine - April 21, 2026
Janelle Stelson says it’s time to make Pennsylvania affordable again

Janelle Stelson says it’s time to make Pennsylvania affordable again

By Bonnie Fuller - April 17, 2026
Jackson takes credit for Georgia abortion ban, backs even stricter limits

Jackson takes credit for Georgia abortion ban, backs even stricter limits

By Jesse Valentine - April 15, 2026
Carrie Buck opposed effort to lower prescription drug prices in Nevada

Carrie Buck opposed effort to lower prescription drug prices in Nevada

By Jesse Valentine - April 15, 2026
Husted’s budget plan would force deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare

Husted’s budget plan would force deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare

By Jesse Valentine - April 14, 2026
Barrett took big money from donors who profited from GOP tax law

Barrett took big money from donors who profited from GOP tax law

By Jesse Valentine - April 14, 2026

Except where otherwise noted, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License .