Cheney, Kinzinger call out Trump over Pence comments
By Mychael Schnell - 01/31/22 09:04 AM EST
Republican Reps. Liz Cheney (Wyo.) and Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) called out former President Trump after he suggested that former Vice President Mike Pence should have overturned the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Cheney and Kinzinger, the only two Republicans serving on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, characterized the ex-president’s comments as un-American.
Cheney outlined a series of Trump’s recent statements in a tweet on Monday — including his admission that “he was attempting to overturn the election" — before writing “He’d do it all again if given the chance.”
The Wyoming Republican, who is facing a Trump-backed primary challenger, also noted that Trump previously said he would consider pardoning individuals charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot if he runs for president again and wins another term in the White House.
Kinzinger on Sunday said Trump’s statement earlier that day was “an admission” and “massively un-American.” He then offered an ultimatum to GOP leaders, calling on them to “pick a side” between Trump or the Constitution.
“There is no middle on defending our nation anymore,” he added in a tweet.
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