Liz Cheney Attacks Speaker Johnson
Cheney is losing her mind because Republicans are unified.
In a recent social media post, former Representative Liz Cheney expressed her surprise at Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s attendance at former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York City. Johnson’s decision to appear at the trial, nearly a month after it commenced, has stirred attention, particularly due to the charged atmosphere surrounding the case.
The trial, overseen by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, centers on allegations of falsified business documents related to a hush money payment purportedly made to adult film actor Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Bragg’s office contends that the payment aimed to silence Daniels from publicly discussing her alleged affair with Trump. Despite facing 34 criminal charges, Trump vehemently denies any wrongdoing, painting the trial as a politically motivated attack orchestrated by Bragg and his allies.
Cheney, known for her outspoken criticism of Trump within the Republican Party, didn’t mince words in her critique of Johnson’s presence at the trial. She took to social media to express her astonishment, suggesting Johnson’s alignment with Trump’s camp contradicts his public persona, particularly his emphasis on moral values.
Johnson’s office, however, issued a media advisory justifying his attendance at the trial. The advisory framed Johnson’s participation as a show of solidarity with Trump against what they described as a “sham prosecution” driven by political vendettas. Johnson’s decision to stand by Trump comes in the wake of recent challenges to his leadership position, including a vote initiated by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene aimed at his removal.
Despite criticism, Johnson has remained steadfast in his support for Trump, echoing the former president’s denunciations of what they perceive as biased prosecution. Johnson has lambasted what he views as partisan agendas within the Department of Justice, particularly in cases targeting Trump.
Cheney’s ongoing opposition to Trump’s influence highlights the deepening divisions within the Republican Party. Her vocal stance, including her vote to impeach Trump following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, has placed her at odds with the prevailing sentiment among GOP members. This divide culminated in her defeat in the 2022 primary election to Harriet Hageman, a candidate backed by Trump.
As the trial unfolds and political tensions simmer, Johnson’s conspicuous support for Trump serves as another chapter in the ongoing saga of the Republican Party’s internal struggles and ideological realignment.
