Several House Republicans attacked House GOP Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming for supporting Dr. Anthony Fauci and splitting with President Trump on a variety of issues over the past few months
Members including Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio, Matt Gaetz of Florida, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Chip Roy of Texas, Andy Biggs of Arizona, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Ralph Norman of South Carolina all chimed in to air grievances against Cheney.Gaetz escalated the situation later on Tuesday, tweeting that Cheney"should step down or be removed." He claimed Cheney has worked against Trump's agenda. Donald Trump Jr.
Cheney defended herself against the criticism during the meeting, two sources who were present said. She noted she is supportive of Trump's agenda and highlighted the irony of Jordan talking about party unity."I look forward to hearing your comments about being a team player when we're back in the majority," Cheney said, according to one source familiar with the conversation.
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