Title: Liz Cheney’s New Book Exposes Republican Party’s Allegiance to Trump
In her explosive new book titled “Oath and Honor,” Liz Cheney, a prominent Republican and former colleague of numerous party leaders, delivers a scathing portrayal of the Republican Party. Cheney condemns her former colleagues and party leaders as “enablers and collaborators” of former President Donald Trump, revealing shocking details about their actions during and after the 2020 election.
One of the most shocking accusations Cheney makes in her book is against former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. She claims that McCarthy told her that Trump knew he had lost the 2020 election, contradicting the former president’s relentless claims of voter fraud. Cheney also accuses McCarthy’s successor, House Speaker Mike Johnson, of being easily swayed by Trump’s flattery.
Cheney’s book serves as a roadmap of her own realization of the dangers posed by Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. She warns that if Trump is reelected in 2024, the checks and balances of the Constitution will not be able to hold him accountable.
To support her claims, Cheney includes real-time text messages, emails, and personal conversations as evidence of her Republican colleagues’ complicity. The book highlights how Republicans who once condemned Trump quickly shifted their stance and supported his baseless claims of election fraud.
Cheney vows to take whatever measures necessary to prevent Trump from returning to the White House, even stating that she would leave the GOP if he becomes the party’s nominee. However, Trump’s spokesperson dismisses her book as “completely fabricated stories.”
The book delves into Cheney’s interactions with various Republicans during and after the January 6 Capitol attack. She recounts a scene in the GOP cloakroom, where members were encouraged to sign their names on electoral vote objection sheets, labeling it a “public display of fealty to Donald Trump.”
Cheney further accuses McCarthy of lying and embracing Trump for political gain, providing details of McCarthy’s secret visit to Trump just weeks after the January 6 attack. She also expresses concerns over former Vice President Mike Pence’s ability to withstand pressure from Trump, recalling a warning from her father, Dick Cheney, that she was in danger.
Notably, Cheney criticizes Senate Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, for amplifying Trump’s lies about the election. She also condemns right-wing media, specifically calling out Fox News for intentionally spreading disinformation about January 6.
The book reveals new insights into Cheney’s time on the January 6 select committee, including an unexpected alliance with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Cheney warns that Trump poses a dangerous threat to the future of the country and calls into question whether elected Republicans can be relied upon to protect the republic.
Overall, Liz Cheney’s “Oath and Honor” uncovers the disturbing allegiance of many Republican leaders to Donald Trump, shedding light on the erosion of democratic norms within the party. The book serves as a stark warning for the future of American democracy.
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