Liz Cheney
Republican Congress
Summary
House Republican Conference Chair who served on the January 6 Committee and endorsed Kamala Harris in September 2024 after losing her primary amid Trump opposition.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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I don't believe we have the luxury of writing in candidates' names, particularly in swing states.
Announcing support for Kamala Harris
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I will not support Trump if he runs in 2024.
Timeline
January 3, 2017
Took office as U.S. Representative
Represented Wyoming's at-large congressional district
January 3, 2019
Became House Republican Conference Chair
Third-ranking House Republican
May 12, 2021
Removed as Conference Chair
Ousted for criticizing Trump over January 6
July 1, 2021
Appointed to January 6 Committee
One of two Republicans on the committee
August 16, 2022
Lost Republican primary
Defeated by Trump-backed challenger
September 4, 2024
Endorsed Kamala Harris
Crossed party lines to oppose Trump
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Representative from Wyoming (2017-2023)
- Chair of the House Republican Conference (2019-2021)
- Vice Chair of the January 6 Committee (2021-2023)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump's role in January 6 insurrection
- 02 Trump's threat to constitutional democracy
- 03 Trump's continued election lies
- 04 Duty to Constitution over party loyalty
Documentation
Sources
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