Cheney later responded publicly to the comments: "Donald Trump Jr. Is not a member of the House Republican Conference," she said. House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy also expressed support for Cheney during a news conference. During the conference meeting, Gaetz and Massie complained about Cheney supporting a primary challenge to Massie, the sources said. But a House GOP lawmaker who was in the room said some of the criticism was legitimate. Cheney told CNN afterward that members had "a healthy exchange of views" and it is clear "we are all unified in recognizing the danger the country would face if Joe Biden were elected president."

Source: CNN July 21, 2020 16:27 UTC