SpeechIn a speech on the House floor on Tuesday evening, Ms Cheney was steadfast. Wearing a pin replicating George Washington’s battle flag, Ms Cheney justified her positions by referencing her time at the US state department, comparing the Capitol attack to events she’s seen in authoritarian countries. This is not about partisanship,” Ms Cheney said. Ms Cheney’s fate is a sign of Mr Trump’s enduring grip on the Republican party. As part of her swan song on the House floor, Ms Cheney referred to Mr Trump as a “threat” and reiterated: “The election is over.

Source: The Irish Times May 12, 2021 08:59 UTC