Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Showing Original Post only (View all)

riversedge

(72,032 posts)
Wed May 22, 2024, 10:25 PM May 2024

'Put aside your cowardice': Furious Liz Cheney slams GOP over Trump's 'dangerous lie' [View all]

Source: raw story


Kathleen Culliton May 22, 2024 3:36PM ET


A furious former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) Wednesday slammed House Republicans for "blindly" following former President Donald Trump after he spread a debunked conspiracy theory she warned could provoke violence.

Cheney took to X Wednesday afternoon to condemn Trump for spreading the conspiracy theory that President Joe Biden had planned to assassinate him — a claim repeatedly debunked by political experts and Federal Bureau of Investigation officials.

"Donald Trump is unstable and dangerous," Cheney wrote. "He knows this is a lie that could again provoke violence from those who blindly follow him."

Cheney's next comment was directed at House Republicans — who the same day moved to strike from the record a Democrat's summary of the many criminal charges facing the former president.

"You know Trump is unfit," Cheney wrote. "When will you put aside your cowardice and stand up for what you know is right?"........................

...................





Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/liz-cheney-trump-2668351910/



This was hard hitting by liz Cheney!!




Donald Trump is unstable and dangerous. He knows this is a lie that could again provoke violence from those who blindly follow him. Rs in Congress: You know Trump is unfit.
When will you put aside your cowardice and stand up for what you know is right?

22 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Nikki Haley needs to speak out oasis May 2024 #1
"It's a matter of decency" Prof. Toru Tanaka May 2024 #8
Nikki Haley needs to speak out oasis May 2024 #2
Too late. Traurigkeit May 2024 #5
She endorsed the Rapist MustLoveBeagles May 2024 #6
Before assassination comment? oasis May 2024 #7
I'm not sure MustLoveBeagles May 2024 #19
"...the love of decency does not abide in you [Nimrata]." lastlib May 2024 #10
"But we must serve and fear our lord and orange savior!" sakabatou May 2024 #3
Respect for Liz Cheney on this! electric_blue68 May 2024 #4
Donald Trump Saying that Biden Wants to Assassinate Him Is Tantamount to Telling One of His Violent Goons panfluteman May 2024 #9
They won't say anything. progressoid May 2024 #11
Which is proof of their cowardice. Justice matters. May 2024 #15
Then why was warrant served when Orange Pantload not at home? Sneederbunk May 2024 #12
Now you're adding facts. You know those don't exist in The Republican Reality Traurigkeit May 2024 #21
Kick dalton99a May 2024 #13
The GOP can't face Trump's Alternative Reality. Aussie105 May 2024 #14
They all want to be part of trump's "unified reich." PSPS May 2024 #16
Haley just boarded the Titanic oasis May 2024 #20
Well said. Raven123 May 2024 #17
Liz Cheney is like the little boy in the story "The Emperor's New Clothes" FakeNoose May 2024 #18
I'm thinking when it's closer to election she WILL add much more bluestarone May 2024 #22
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»'Put aside your cowardice...