Liz Cheney discusses Trump, women’s rights, and election concerns in a “Face the Nation” interview.
By: Avi Verma MD(h)
Liz Cheney, former Republican Congresswoman from Wyoming and daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, has become one of the most vocal critics of former President Donald Trump within the GOP. Known for her conservative stance on key issues, Cheney gained national attention for her outspoken opposition to Trump’s role in the January 6th Capitol attack and his influence on the Republican Party. After serving as the third-ranking Republican in the House, Cheney faced backlash from her party and lost her re-election in 2022. Since then, she has continued to be a prominent advocate for democratic principles and rule of law, recently joining efforts to support Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign in the 2024 presidential election.
In an interview with Face the Nation, former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who has been actively campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris, shared her concerns regarding Donald Trump’s influence and rhetoric in American politics. Cheney, known for her strong stance against Trump since the January 6th Capitol attack, reiterated her belief that Trump is “not fit” for office, pointing to testimonials from high-ranking military officials and former Trump administration members who have publicly opposed his return to the White House.
Cheney criticized Trump and Senator JD Vance for their personal attacks, especially in response to her labeling Vance a “misogynistic pig.” She argued that these attacks are merely attempts to deflect from Trump’s handling of the January 6th incident and his alleged comments about service members, whom he reportedly referred to as “suckers and losers.” Cheney highlighted that even Trump’s former vice president, chiefs of staff, and other top advisors have expressed that they will not support him, emphasizing this as a rare moment in U.S. political history.
Cheney voiced confidence that Vice President Kamala Harris would win the upcoming election, stressing the broad coalition of women, both pro-choice and pro-life, who are rallying around her due to increasingly restrictive state laws on women’s healthcare. She referenced states like Texas, where stringent abortion laws, she argued, jeopardize women’s health by limiting access to necessary medical procedures. Cheney’s criticism extended to Texas Attorney General’s efforts to access medical records of women who sought abortions, highlighting the contradiction between Trump’s supporters’ demand for these records and Trump’s own refusal to disclose his medical information.
Cheney’s support for Harris marks an unprecedented bipartisan movement, as many Republicans, she noted, plan to “vote their conscience” even if they don’t publicly express it. Cheney also addressed the gender divide in this election, agreeing with recent remarks by former First Lady Michelle Obama, who encouraged women to vote privately if they feel pressured by family or community opinions.
Regarding the Vice President’s decision to make a final campaign appearance at the Ellipse near the White House, Cheney said Harris has effectively addressed a broad spectrum of issues—from inflation to the rule of law. Cheney concluded by reminding voters of the significance of this election as the first presidential race since January 6, stressing that Americans must choose a leader who respects democratic principles.
