* Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was ousted from House Republican leadership on Wednesday
* In a closed-door meeting in the basement of the Capitol, Republicans voted her out
* It was a quick voice vote and over in less than 15 minutes
* The move cements Donald Trump's hold on Republican Party
* In comments after the vote, she said: ‘I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again, is anywhere near the Oval Office'
House Republicans planted themselves firmly in the camp of Donald Trump on Wednesday when they removed Rep. Liz Cheney from their leadership team after her criticism of the former president.
In a closed-door meeting in the basement of the Capitol, Republicans voted to oust Cheney after she repeatedly called out Trump's false claims he won the election and criticized his role in the January 6 insurrection.
The vote, done by voice vote, took less than 15 minutes.
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WNU Editor: She is not getting the message .... Cheney on Trump: 'I will do everything I can' to keep him away from the White House (The Hill). The next step in Liz Cheney's career is that she is going to be removed in the next primary. As for the Republican Party itself. The hope among their supporters is that they will not shift to oppose President Biden's agenda.
Update #1: These Republicans got the message and know what the priority is .... ‘Let’s move on’: Congress’ other pro-impeachment Republicans stay quiet (Politico).
Update #2: Of course he is happy .... 'She is a bitter, horrible human being': Trump celebrates ousting of 'warmonger, no personality' Liz Cheney and says he looks forward to watching her as 'a paid contributor on CNN' (Daily Mail). More here .... Trump celebrates Cheney ouster: A 'bitter, horrible human being' (The Hill).
More News On The Ousting Of Rep. Liz Cheney
House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post -- AP
GOP votes to dump Cheney from leadership -- The Hill
Cheney booted from Republican leadership spot -- Politico
Liz Cheney removed from position as House GOP conference chair over anti-Trump stance -- NYPost
House Republicans vote to remove Liz Cheney from leadership -- Axios
Liz Cheney Ousted From Leadership Post By House Republicans -- Zero Hedge
Stefanik formally launches bid to replace Cheney in House GOP leadership -- The Hill
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Good Riddance!
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