House Republicans planted themselves firmly in the camp of Donald Trump on Wednesday when they removed Rep. Liz Cheney from their leadership team after her criticism of the former president. Before the GOP vote, Trump released a statement trashing Cheney, calling her a 'poor leader' and 'a person with absolutely no personality or heart.' Now, she is scheduled to meet Wednesday night with members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, which will be seeking assurances. Last week, Trump endorsed Stefanik, writing: 'Liz Cheney is a warmongering fool who has no business in Republican Party Leadership. But he now concedes her time has come and she will exit leadership when House Republicans gather Wednesday morning in the basement of the Capitol.

Source: The Nation May 12, 2021 16:52 UTC