Donald Trump launches personal attack against Liz Cheney after she vows to never let him in the Oval Office again
ABCA defiant Liz Cheney has vowed to never allow Donald Trump back in the White House after Republicans voted to dump her from a key leadership position over her criticism of the former president. Key points: Liz Cheney voted to impeach Donald Trump and has repeatedly criticised his lies about the election House Republicans held a secret ballot on her leadership position It is not clear who will replace her as party conference chair Mr Trump launched a personal attack on her after the vote, in which he also referenced her family. Ms Cheney's critics said her criticism of Mr Trump's false claims about the 2020 election distracted from party messaging about Democrats and President Joe Biden's agenda. House Republican aides and party strategists said Ms Cheney's eviction could help Republicans in the short term by ensuring the party can count on Mr Trump's supporters at the start of the 2022 congressional election campaign, in which Republicans hope to reclaim majorities in the House and Senate. Ms Cheney's departure and Mr Trump's continued false election claims could further deepen divisions within the party, according to some Republicans.