Donald Trump critic Liz Cheney removed from leadership post by Republicans
The vote, behind closed doors, highlights the grip Trump still has on the GOP, which wants to win back the House in 2022
12 May 2021 - 16:38
Washington — House Republicans removed representative Liz Cheney from her leadership post on Wednesday as her vocal and persistent criticism of former president Donald Trump widened the rift in the party over its future direction.
The 212-member House GOP conference brought the long-running drama to an end behind closed doors. The decision to replace her as House GOP conference chair boldly underscores the firm grip Trump continues to exert on many Republican lawmakers, who view his support as essential to winning back the House in 2022...
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