In New Hampshire, Cheney says Trump is “at war” with Constitution

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Americans are “facing a domestic threat that we have never been confronted with: a former president who tries to undo the foundations of our constitutional republic, aided by political leaders who have willingly made themselves hostages of this dangerous man and irrational, ”Cheney said at a speech in New Hampshire.

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“Political leaders who remain silent in the face of these false and dangerous allegations are helping a former president who is at war with the rule of law and the Constitution,” Cheney said.

Cheney was one of 10 House Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to impeach Trump for his role in the violent Jan.6 attack on Capitol Hill, an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the electoral victory of Joe Biden. After being ousted from her post as GOP leader No.3 because of her constant criticism of Trump, Democrats appointed Cheney to serve on the special House committee investigating the attack.

Her remarks were delivered Tuesday at the Nackey Loeb School of Communication at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire Primary State, a speech that will only fuel speculation that Cheney, the 55-year-old daughter of the former Vice President Dick Cheney, could go up. a challenge to Trump if he decides to run again in 2024.

Cheney, a self-proclaimed conservative Republican, said she disagreed with “almost everything President BidenJoe Biden Photos of the Week: Former Sen. Dole is in the State, Capitol Sunset and Instagrinch Overnight Health Care – Brought to you by AstraZeneca and Friends of Cancer Research – Court quits Texas abortion ban, clears Overnight Energy & Environment lawsuits – Brought to you by ExxonMobil – Biden orders to end overseas coal funding MORE did. “But she’s more concerned with what Trump and his loyalists are doing to the Republican Party – and the country – by perpetuating the election lies.

“I love my party. I love his story. I love its principles, but I love my country more, ”she said. “I know this nation needs a truth-based Republican Party that puts forward our substance-based ideals and policies. The one who is ready to reject the lies of the former president. “

“In this time of trial, will we do our duty? Will we do what we have to? Will we defend our Constitution? Are we going to stand up for the truth? Will we place the duty of our oath above partisan politics? Or will we look away from the danger, ignore the threat, embrace the lies and allow the liar? Cheney continued. “There is no gray area when it comes to this issue. When it comes to that moment, there is no middle ground.

Cheney’s address came the same day his Jan. 6 panel issued new subpoenas for 10 Trump administration officials, including a senior assistant Etienne MillerComing contempt from former Trump officials underscores need for law to protect our democracy Christie says Trump, Meadows should have warned him of a positive COVID-19 test., White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany and Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell. The committee issued six subpoenas on Monday for people in Trump’s inner circle.

Trump attacked Cheney as an unfair “warmonger” and backed GOP opponent Harriet Hageman in next year’s primary for the Wyoming headquarters.