The radicalization of the GOP continues as House Republicans voted to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from her post this week.
Cheney’s ouster comes in the wake of her criticism of former president Donald Trump over his continued attempts to undermine the election results. Since his defeat by Joe Biden, Trump and his allies have spread unfounded accusations of election tampering in several key states.
Cheney emerged as the most outspoken voice against Trump’s lies, branding him as an existential threat to American democracy.
“Today we face a threat America has never seen before. A former president, who provoked a violent attack on this Capitol in an effort to steal the election, has resumed his aggressive effort to convince Americans that the election was stolen from him. He risks inciting further violence,” said Cheney during a speech on the House floor.
Cheney becomes the latest casualty in an ongoing battle against radical Trumpist elements within the GOP, bent on seizing power from mainstream Republican leadership.
Gone but not forgotten
