Trump Backs Rep. To Become No. 3 House Republican — Even Though Cheney Voted More in Line With Him
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) in a potential bid to replace Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and become the No. 3 Republican in the House. In a statement on Wednesday, Trump said, “Liz…
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) in a potential bid to replace Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and become the No. 3 Republican in the House.
In a statement on Wednesday, Trump said, “Liz Cheney is a warmongering fool who has no business in Republican Party Leadership. We want leaders who believe in the Make America Great Again movement, and prioritize the values of America First.”
He added, “Elise Stefanik is a far superior choice, and she has my COMPLETE and TOTAL Endorsement for GOP Conference Chair. Elise is a tough and smart communicator!”
Read the statement below:
While Cheney has not been shy about her criticism of Trump, she largely voted in line with his positions while he was in office, according to FiveThirtyEight, which has compiled a list of how members of Congress vote.
According to the outlet, Cheney voted in line with Trump’s position 92.9%