McCarthy endorses Cheney primary challengerThe Hill, Feb 17, 2022
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Thursday endorsed Harriet Hageman, the Wyoming Republican waging a primary challenge against Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.).
McCarthy’s support for Hageman marks the biggest endorsement by a House Republican against Cheney, who is fighting for her political life over GOP backlash to her criticism of former President Trump and her participation in the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill.
The most successful Representatives in Congress focus on the needs of their constituents, and throughout her career, Harriet has championed America's natural resources and helped the people of Wyoming reject burdensome and onerous government overreach,” McCarthy said in a statement, referencing criticisms that Cheney has been focused more on Trump than Wyoming.
“I look forward to welcoming Harriet to a Republican majority next Congress, where together, we will hold the Biden Administration accountable and deliver much-needed solutions for the American people.”
Hageman has racked up endorsements from a slate of prominent Republicans, notably including former President Trump, who is anticipated to make at least one trip to Wyoming this year to campaign for Hageman. Her endorsement from McCarthy is the biggest get for her so far from a House lawmaker.
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