Public statements or actions taken by Liz Cheney

Trump Suggests 'Guns Trained on Her Face' for Liz Cheney at Carlson Event; Cheney Calls Him 'Tyrant'

Nov 1, 2024, 02:15 PM

During a campaign event with Tucker Carlson in Arizona, former President Donald Trump criticized former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, calling her a 'very dumb individual' and a 'radical war hawk.' Trump suggested Cheney should experience the realities of war firsthand, saying, 'Let's put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let's see how she feels about it when the guns are trained on her face.' The comments have been interpreted by some as a threat, with critics accusing Trump of inciting violence against Cheney. Cheney responded, stating, 'This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death. We cannot entrust our country and our freedom to a petty, vindictive, cruel, unstable man who wants to be a tyrant.' The exchange has sparked backlash and intensified the ongoing feud between Trump and Cheney.