Trump Attacks Cheney: "She Should Be Put in Jail"
Former President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Liz Cheney, the Republican representative who voted to impeach him, calling for her to be imprisoned. In a statement released on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Cheney "should be put in jail" for her role in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation.
This statement comes as Cheney faces a primary challenge from a Trump-backed candidate, Harriet Hageman, in Wyoming. Cheney has become a vocal critic of Trump and has been a key figure in the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack.
"Liz Cheney is a warmonger who is desperate for attention," Trump wrote in his statement. "She is a loser who has no chance of winning her primary, and she will be lucky if she can even win the Republican nomination."
Trump's attack on Cheney is the latest in a string of escalating rhetoric from the former president. He has repeatedly attacked Cheney and other Republicans who have criticized him, accusing them of being "disloyal" and "traitors."
"She should be put in jail for her crimes," Trump continued. "She is a disgrace to the Republican Party, and she should be thrown out of office."
Cheney has remained defiant in the face of Trump's attacks, saying that she is committed to upholding the Constitution and holding Trump accountable for his actions.
"The January 6th attack was a grave assault on our democracy, and we must hold those responsible accountable," Cheney said in a statement. "I will not back down from my duty to protect our Constitution and our country."
Trump's attack on Cheney is likely to further inflame the partisan divide in the United States. It also highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party, with many Republicans remaining loyal to Trump despite his role in the January 6th attack.
This event is a continuation of the ongoing political drama surrounding Trump and his supporters. While Trump may be referring to Cheney's efforts in the January 6th investigation, his statement is likely to be seen as a further attempt to solidify his hold on the Republican Party and influence the upcoming midterm elections.
The outcome of Cheney's primary election will be a key indicator of Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party and the broader political landscape.