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Elizabeth Lynne Cheney[1] (/ˈtʃeɪni/; born July 28, 1966)[2] is an American attorney and former politician who was the U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023, and served as chair of the House Republican Conference from 2019 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she is known for her vocal opposition to Donald Trump.[3][4][5]

Key Information

Cheney is the elder daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney and second lady Lynne Cheney. She held several positions in the U.S. State Department during the George W. Bush administration. She promoted regime change in Iran while chairing the Iran Syria Policy and Operations Group with Elliott Abrams. In 2009, Cheney and Bill Kristol founded Keep America Safe, a nonprofit organization concerned with national security issues that supported the Bush–Cheney administration's positions. In 2014 she was briefly a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Wyoming, challenging incumbent Mike Enzi before withdrawing. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, holding the same seat her father had held from 1979 to 1989.[6]

Regarded as a leading ideological neoconservative[7][8][9] in the Bush–Cheney tradition as well as representative of the Republican establishment,[10] Cheney is known for her pro-business stances and hawkish foreign policy views.[11][12][13] She was critical of the foreign policy of the first Donald Trump administration while consistently voting in favor of Trump's overall agenda.[14][15][16][17]

Cheney supported the second impeachment of Donald Trump following the 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol.[18] Her impeachment vote and criticism of Donald Trump led to her eventual removal from Republican leadership in May 2021.[19][20][21] In July 2021, Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed Cheney to the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack. Two months later, she was made vice chair of the committee. Her role on the committee resulted in the Wyoming Republican Party revoking Cheney's membership in November 2021 as well as censure from the Republican National Committee in February 2022.[22][23]

In 2022, Cheney lost renomination in Wyoming's Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman in a landslide, garnering just 28.9% of the vote.[24] Cheney has said that she intends to be "the leader, one of the leaders, in a fight to help to restore" the Republican Party.[25] She later endorsed and campaigned for Kamala Harris's unsuccessful run in the 2024 presidential election.[26][27] In 2025 she was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal and pardoned from potential future prosecution by President Joe Biden. As of March 2023, she is a professor of practice at the University of Virginia Center for Politics.

Early life and education

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Elizabeth Lynne Cheney was born on July 28, 1966,[28] in Madison, Wisconsin.[29] She is the elder of two daughters of former vice president Dick Cheney and former second lady Lynne Cheney (née Vincent). At the time of her birth, her parents were studying at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her younger sister, Mary Cheney, was also born in Madison. Cheney attended part of sixth and seventh grade in Casper, Wyoming, while her father campaigned for Congress.[30][31] The family divided its time between Casper and Washington, D.C., in the 1970s through the 1980s, following her father's election to Congress.[32] In 1984 Cheney graduated from McLean High School in suburban Washington, D.C., where she was a cheerleader. In 1988, Cheney received her political science BA in from Colorado College, her mother's alma mater, where she wrote a senior thesis entitled "The Evolution of Presidential War Powers."[33][2] She received her JD degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1996. While there, she also took courses in Middle Eastern history at the Oriental Institute.[34]

Early career

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Before attending law school, Cheney worked for the State Department for five years and the United States Agency for International Development between 1989 and 1993. After 1993, she took a job at Armitage Associates LLP, the consulting firm founded by Richard Armitage, then a former Defense Department official and later the deputy secretary of state.[35]

After graduation from law school, Cheney practiced law at the law firm of White & Case and as an international law attorney and consultant at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group. She was also special assistant to the deputy secretary of state for assistance to the former Soviet Union, and a USAID officer in U.S. embassies in Budapest and Warsaw.[36]

State Department

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Deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs

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In 2002, Cheney was appointed deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs,[37][38] a preexisting vacant post with an "economic portfolio", a mandate to promote investment in the region. Amid reports, including a New York Times op-ed piece by Paul Krugman,[39] that the job was created especially for her, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said that she had come recommended by then-Secretary of State Colin Powell.[40][41] The Sunday Times reported that Cheney's appointment was "the most intriguing sign that America is getting serious about Middle East reform" and "a measure of the seriousness with which the administration was taking Middle East programmes for literacy, education, and reform."[42] The appointment followed publicized policy divisions between the vice president's office and the State Department on Middle East policy. In that position, she was given control of the Middle East Partnership Initiative, designed to "foster increased democracy and economic progress in a troubled region". The program spent $29 million in 2002, increased to $129 million in the following year. Cheney's task was to channel money to prescreened groups, some of which were not identified publicly for fear of retaliations from extant governments they sought to undermine. For the budget year 2004, the project sought $145 million.[43][44]

2004 Bush–Cheney reelection campaign

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Cheney at the 2005 presidential inauguration

After two years, Cheney left her State Department post in 2003 to work for the Bush–Cheney 2004 reelection campaign. She participated in the campaign's "W Stands for Women" initiative to target female voters.[45]

Principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs

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On February 14, 2005, she returned to the U.S. State Department and was appointed principal deputy assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs and coordinator for broader Middle East and North Africa initiatives.[46][47] In this position, Cheney supported the assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, C. David Welch, and coordinated multilateral efforts to promote and support democracy and expand education and economic opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. Cheney oversaw the launch of two semi-independent foundations, the Fund of the Future (worth $100 million), to provide capital for small businesses, and the Foundation of the Future (worth $55 million), to promote freedom of the press and democracy.[48] In that capacity, Cheney endorsed a draft of a new Iraqi constitution.[49]

Iran Syria Policy and Operations Group

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Cheney also headed the Iran Syria Policy and Operations Group (ISOG), established in March 2006, a unit within the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.

In April 2006, The New York Times published a story that was critical of Cheney's work, particularly with respect to Iran. The International Republican Institute, a grants program administered by Cheney's unit in collaboration with a Republican-affiliated foundation, received particular scrutiny.[50] Shortly before the ISOG group was dissolved, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice initiated a major effort to engage Iran and Syria in efforts to stabilize Iraq.[51]

Post–State Department career

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In June 2007 Cheney signed on as one of three national co-chairs of Fred Thompson's 2008 presidential campaign. The others were Spencer Abraham and George Allen. In a press release issued at the beginning of his campaign, Thompson said he was "very pleased to announce that former senators Abraham and Allen, as well as Liz Cheney, will serve as co-chairs of my national leadership team". He added: "These distinguished individuals bring wise counsel and invaluable experience to my campaign leadership team, and they will play a critical role in helping spread my consistent conservative message across America."[52] After Thompson dropped out of the race, Cheney joined Mitt Romney's presidential campaign as a senior foreign policy advisor.[53]

In October 2009, Liz Cheney, William Kristol, and Deborah Burlingame launched, as board members, the nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization Keep America Safe. The group's stated purpose is to "provide information for concerned Americans about critical national security issues".[54] It drew strong criticism from conservative lawyers, many of whom had worked for the Bush administration, after its campaign against "The Al Qaeda 7", seven Justice Department lawyers in the Obama administration who previously had worked as defense lawyers for Guantanamo detainees.[55] Shortly after, all information about the organization disappeared from the Internet.[56]

In January 2012, Cheney was hired as a contributor for Fox News. She guest-hosted programs such as Hannity and Fox News Sunday.[57] The network terminated her contract in July 2013 after she started her 2014 bid for the Senate in Wyoming.[58]

2014 U.S. Senate bid

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Main article: 2014 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Liz Cheney campaigning for the U.S. Senate in Buffalo, Wyoming, October 2013

On July 16, 2013, Cheney launched a run for the Senate in 2014 from Wyoming as a Republican, challenging incumbent Republican senator Mike Enzi.[59] The National Republican Senatorial Committee said it would back Enzi, as was policy.[60] Cheney was expected to receive strong fundraising, but was subject to public perceptions of carpetbagging, having lived in Wyoming only a few years as a child before purchasing a home there in 2012.[61][62][63][64] When she launched her 2014 Senate campaign, she did it with a Facebook post geotagged to McLean, Virginia, her primary residence at the time.[65] During that campaign, The New Republic columnist Jon Ward wrote, "she talked up her Wyoming roots and dressed in boots. But when I chatted with her at one stop, her jeans were so new that her hands were stained blue from touching them."[63] In the video she noted that the Cheney family first came to Wyoming in 1852.[61] Her father represented Wyoming in the House from 1979 to 1989.[61]

In her first campaign appearance in Cheyenne, Cheney said, "We have to not be afraid of being called obstructionists. Obstructing President Obama's policies and his agenda isn't actually obstruction; it's patriotism."[66] Cheney claimed that Obama had "literally declared war" on the First and Second amendments to the United States Constitution as well as the interests of Wyoming ranchers and energy workers who faced regulations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.[66]

Cheney's campaign was marred by criticism from her championing of "hawkish" foreign policy positions to a public spat with her sister over her opposition to same-sex marriage. Enzi's continuing popularity made it difficult for Cheney to make inroads with Wyoming Republicans. On January 6, 2014, Cheney withdrew from the race, citing family health issues.[67][68]

U.S. House of Representatives

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Elections

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2016

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Main article: 2016 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming
Cheney in 2016

After Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis retired in the fall of 2015, Cheney launched a campaign for her House seat on February 1, 2016. She was widely considered the front-runner, and a poll commissioned by the Casper Star-Tribune and Wyoming PBS showed her leading in the Republican primary – the real contest in this heavily Republican state.[69] She won a crowded Republican primary with 38% of the vote, and went on to win the general election.

2018

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Main article: 2018 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

In the November 6 general election, Cheney was reelected to the House with 127,951 votes, defeating Democrat Greg Hunter (59,898 votes), Libertarian Richard Brubaker (6,918) and Constitution Party candidate Daniel Clyde Cummings (6,069). Cheney won 21 of 23 counties, losing Albany and Teton Counties to Hunter. On November 14, the Republican membership elected Cheney chair of the House Republican Conference for the 116th Congress. In this post, she was the third-ranking Republican in the chamber, behind Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Minority Whip Steve Scalise.[70]

2020

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Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

Cheney defeated Blake Stanley in the Republican primary with 73% of the vote, and Democrat Lynnette Grey Bull in the general election with 69% of the vote.[71]

2022

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Main article: 2022 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming
Results by county:
  Hageman
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  Cheney
  •   50–60%
  •   70–80%

Cheney lost the August 16, 2022, Republican primary to pro-Trump candidate Harriet Hageman,[72] with 28.9% of the vote to Hageman's 66.3%. Her margin of defeat was the second-worst for a House incumbent in the last 60 years, behind that of South Carolina Republican Bob Inglis in a 2010 primary runoff.[73]

Tenure

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Cheney was sworn into office on January 3, 2017. Donald Trump became president that same month, and an analysis by FiveThirtyEight found Cheney supported Trump's position in 92.9% of House votes.[74]

She co-sponsored legislation that would end protection for gray wolves in the Endangered Species Act.[75]

In May 2019, Cheney said that Peter Strzok and another FBI agent who sent personal text messages in which they disparaged various politicians (including Trump) sounded as if they were planning a "coup" and may be guilty of "treason".[76][77]

Robert Aderholt, Liz Cheney, and Liz's father Dick Cheney, in November 2018

In June 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez compared the holding centers for illegal immigrants at the Mexico–United States border to "concentration camps". Cheney criticized her words, saying they showed "disrespect" for Holocaust victims.[78]

Speaking as chairwoman at a House Republican Conference in August 2019, Cheney said that the successful litigation (Crow Tribe et al v. Zinke) by Native tribes and environmentalists to return the grizzly bear in Greater Yellowstone to the Endangered Species Act "was not based on science or facts" but motivated by plaintiffs' "intent on destroying our Western way of life". Her statements drew comments from indigenous tribal nations and environmentalists. Tribal nations hold the grizzly sacred, and environmentalists have voiced concerns about trophy hunts, livestock and logging interests, and the gas, coal, and oil extraction industries.[79][80]

Cheney condemned the Turkish invasion of the Kurdish areas in Syria, which was made possible by Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. military forces that served as a buffer between Turkey and the Kurdish areas in Syria, saying, "The U.S. is abandoning our ally the Kurds, who fought ISIS on the ground and helped protect the U.S. homeland. This decision aids America's adversaries, Russia, Iran, and Turkey, and paves the way for a resurgence of ISIS."[81] Cheney partly blamed the Democratic Party and the impeachment inquiry into Trump for Turkey's actions, saying, "It was not an accident that the Turks chose this moment to roll across the border."[82][83] A spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Cheney's claim about the impact of U.S. presidential impeachment proceedings on the invasion "delusional".[82]

At a House Republican Conference in July 2020, some Republicans, including Jim Jordan of Ohio and Andy Biggs of Arizona, criticized Cheney for defending Dr. Fauci amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and for previously endorsing Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie's primary opponent.[84]

Cheney, second from right, at Fiddleback Ranch, near Douglas, Wyoming, on July 31, 2019

In September 2020, Cheney asked the Justice Department to investigate environmental groups such as the NRDC, Sea Change, and the Sierra Club, saying that "robust political and judicial activism – combined with the fact that these groups often espouse views that align with those of our adversaries – makes it all the more critical that the Department is aware of any potential foreign influence within or targeting these groups. I urge the Department to investigate Chinese and Russian attempts to influence environmental and energy policy in the United States".[85]

Beginning during his time as a Dublin, California city councilman, Eric Swalwell was targeted by a Chinese woman believed to be an undercover officer of China's Ministry of State Security. Swalwell's general relationship with a suspected Chinese agent has been characterized as problematic, particularly given his high-profile role as a member of the House Intelligence Committee.[86] Cheney signed a letter demanding Swalwell's removal from the House Intelligence Committee. She also said, "the extent to which [the Chinese Communist Party] caused [COVID-19] to be spread around the world has really shone a spotlight on the nature of that regime, and has really focused the attention of not just people in the United States but our allies around the world on the threat that they pose and how important it is we protect ourselves by moving supply chains, by ending our dependence on the Chinese government".[87][88]

During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Cheney voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, but for the PPP Extension Act.[89][90][91]

Voting record

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From 2017 to 2021, Cheney voted in line with Trump's position around 93% of the time, supporting him more consistently in House votes than many House Republican members, even his former chief of staff Mark Meadows.[92] In 2019, according to the New York Times, Cheney publicly feuded with Rand Paul over who was "Trumpier".[93] According to The Atlantic, she was a "loyal Trumpist" and helped build "the party of Trump" at that time.[94]

First and second impeachments of Donald Trump

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The President of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack. Everything that followed was his doing. None of this would have happened without the President. The President could have immediately and forcefully intervened to stop the violence. He did not. There has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution.

— Liz Cheney

Cheney voted against impeaching Trump on both articles during Trump's first impeachment on December 18, 2019.[95] On January 12, 2021, following the January 6 United States Capitol attack during the certification process for President-elect Joe Biden, Cheney said during Trump's second impeachment that she would vote to impeach Trump for his role in inciting the attack. Cheney said that Trump "lit the flame" of the riot and did nothing to stop it. Saying, "there has never been a greater betrayal by a President of the United States of his office and his oath", she supported impeachment.[96][97] Nine other Republicans joined her in doing so on January 13.[98] She was then the third-ranking Republican in the House.[99] Jim Jordan (one of 139 House members, and 8 senators, who voted for — or supported — the objections to the Electoral College count) called for her removal from Republican Party leadership.[100] Andy Biggs took offense specifically with the wording of Cheney's remark, saying: "She puts out a statement saying that what this president did is maybe one of the most heinous things in the history of the US presidency. Her words were used over and over again when the Democrats were making their speeches on the floor of the House. And they will be used again when the Senate opens up another bogus trial in the Senate. That is what the problem is."[101]

Former president George W. Bush's spokesman said on January 30 that Bush supported Cheney's actions and intended to call his former vice president, Dick Cheney, to "thank him for his daughter's service".[102] Days later, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell said, "Liz Cheney is a leader with deep convictions and the courage to act on them. She is an important leader in our party and in our nation. I am grateful for her service and look forward to continuing to work with her on the crucial issues facing our nation".[103] McConnell also condemned Trump supporters' "loony lies".[104] Senator Lindsey Graham said Cheney "is one of the strongest and most reliable conservative voices in the Republican Party. She is a fiscal and social conservative, and no one works harder to ensure that our military is well prepared".[105]

Trump supporters were angered by Cheney's vote to impeach. On February 3, 2021, the House Republican Conference held a closed-door, secret-ballot vote on whether to remove her from her position in the Republican House leadership. She held her position by a 145–61 vote, with one member voting present. After the vote, Cheney said, "we're not going to be divided and that we're not going to be in a situation where people can pick off any member of leadership".[106][107] On February 6, the Wyoming Republican Party censured Cheney for her vote to impeach Trump.[108] Cheney responded, "My vote to impeach was compelled by the oath I swore to the Constitution. Wyoming citizens know that this oath does not bend or yield to politics or partisanship. I will always fight for Wyoming values and stand up for our Western way of life."[108] She rejected the Wyoming party's demands that she step down and noted the censure incorrectly asserted that the Capitol attack was instigated by antifa and Black Lives Matter.[109][110]

Cheney raised the possibility of a criminal investigation of Trump for provoking violence[111] and said he "does not have a role as a leader of our party going forward".[112][113] In April 2021, she said she would not vote for him if he were the Republican nominee for president in 2024.[114] In May 2021, she said: "I will do everything I can to ensure that [Trump] never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office" and "we cannot let the former president drag us backward and make us complicit in his efforts to unravel our democracy."[115]

In his first speech since the Capitol attack, Trump attacked the Bush administration for launching the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and described Liz Cheney as a "warmonger" and "a person that loves seeing our troops fighting" for her support for the Bush administration's foreign policy.[116]

In March 2021 former Republican speaker Paul Ryan stated his support for Cheney.[117] Salon wrote that although Cheney is "arch-conservative", she is "now considered too liberal for some GOP extremists".[118] Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said "Liz Cheney is a solid conservative Republican" who "just stood up and told the truth" in May 2021.[119]

In March 2022, in an interview on Meet The Press, Cheney said she didn't regret her vote against impeaching Trump during his first impeachment for his role in the Trump–Ukraine scandal, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[120]

Removal as conference chair

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In response to rising calls from House Republicans for her to be removed from her position as House Republican Conference chair after her ongoing criticism of Trump, Cheney wrote an opinion article, "The GOP is at a turning point. History is watching us", published in The Washington Post on May 5, 2021. In it, she reiterated her positions on adhering to the principles of the U.S. Constitution, upholding the law, and defending "the basic principles that underpin and protect our freedom and our democratic process".[121] Senator Joni Ernst criticized the GOP's efforts to remove Cheney from party leadership, comparing it to cancel culture.[122]

On the eve of a House Republican vote to remove her, Cheney made an address on the House floor after her colleagues had left the chamber, saying in part:

Full speech, May 11, 2021

Today we face a threat America has never seen before. A former president, who provoked a violent attack on this Capitol in an effort to steal the election, has resumed his aggressive effort to convince Americans that the election was stolen from him. He risks inciting further violence. Millions of Americans have been misled by the former president. They have heard only his words, but not the truth, as he continues to undermine our democratic process, sowing seeds of doubt about whether democracy really works at all. I am a conservative Republican and the most conservative of conservative principles is reverence for the rule of law. The Electoral College has voted. More than sixty state and federal courts, including multiple judges he appointed, have rejected the former president's claims. The Department of Justice in his administration investigated the former president's claims of widespread fraud and found no evidence to support them. The election is over. That is the rule of law. That is our constitutional process. Those who refuse to accept the rulings of our courts are at war with the Constitution.[123][124]

Cheney was formally removed by voice vote at a closed-door House Republican Conference meeting on May 12, 2021, and was replaced by Elise Stefanik.[19][125] Five GOP representatives requested a recorded vote, but McCarthy chose to decide the matter by voice vote.[126] As it was a voice vote conducted behind closed doors, it was unclear which lawmakers supported her ouster.[125]

After her battles with Republican leadership, Cheney spent $58,000 on a private security detail.[127]

United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack

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Main article: United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack

On July 1, 2021, Cheney was appointed by House speaker Nancy Pelosi to the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.[128] Cheney served as vice chair of the committee.[129]

While addressing the committee in June 2022, Cheney "offered a stark message to members of her party who continue to support former president Donald Trump and downplay the events of Jan. 6. 'Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain', she said".[130]

On January 20, 2025, just hours before he left office, President Biden preemptively pardoned the January 6th Committee members in an extraordinary use of executive power against future prosecution. The President said that "the issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense. Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our country."[131][132][133] On January 2, 2025, citing her work on the committee and record of public service, Cheney was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by Biden, who described Cheney and fellow recipient Bennie Thompson as "elected officials who served in difficult times with honor, decency, and ensure our democracy delivers".[134][135][136]

Removal from Wyoming Republican Party

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On November 13, 2021, the Wyoming GOP Central Committee voted 31–29 to no longer recognize Cheney as a member of the party. The resolution reiterated the general complaint for which it had censured her the previous February, saying that Cheney had never provided "quantifiable and or undisputed evidence" for why she had voted in favor of impeachment.[137] There had been similar votes by two Wyoming counties three months earlier to remove her from the party.[138]

Censure by Republican National Committee

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On February 4, 2022, the Republican National Committee called the events of January 6, 2021 "legitimate political discourse" and overwhelmingly voted to censure Cheney and Representative Adam Kinzinger by voice vote for taking part in the House investigation of the Capitol assault.[139]

Committee assignments

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Caucus memberships

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Political positions

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Cheney has described herself as a conservative Republican.[141] Lawrence R. Jacobs has said, "Cheney is an arch-conservative. She's a hard-edged, small government, lower taxes figure and a leading voice on national defense."[142] Jake Bernstein argued that "Liz Cheney is a true conservative in every sense of the word and she's only a moderate in relation to the radicalism that has seized the Republican party."[142] Politico called her the "face of the anti-Trump GOP and a relic of the Republican Party before the dominance of Trump."[143]

Cheney has several times been described as "Republican royalty".[144][145] The National Interest called her the "heiress to a neoconservative throne".[7] Salon called her "arch-conservative".[118] The Brookings Institution argued that Cheney has a long-term strategy to become the leader of the Republican Party in the post-Trump era, and that "she's a real conservative—Democrats who like her opposition to Trump will never like her politics."[146]

Conservative Republican John Bolton has described Cheney as "a person of integrity and character" who is involved in politics for philosophical reasons rather than self-interest, and who shares the determination of her father.[147]

Continuing opposition to Donald Trump

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In May 2021, Cheney said that she intended to be "the leader, one of the leaders, in a fight to help to restore our party".[25] Following her primary defeat in August 2022, Cheney filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission creating a leadership political action committee (PAC) named The Great Task. The PAC's name comes from the Gettysburg Address: Lincoln spoke of the "great task remaining before us".[148] In September 2022, Cheney stated "if [Donald Trump] is the nominee, I won't be a Republican."[149] The following May, The Great Task ran an ad in New Hampshire advising Republican primary voters not to support Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[150] As recently as June 2023, Cheney declined to rule out a presidential bid in 2024.[151]

Beginning in 2021, Cheney repeatedly expressed an openness to potentially running for president in 2024.[152][153][154] On September 4, 2024, Cheney told a group of students at Duke University that she would be voting for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, stating that, "As a conservative and someone who believes in and cares about the Constitution ... I will be voting for Kamala Harris.”[155]

During the 2022 midterm elections, Cheney said she would campaign against Republican candidates who denied or questioned the results of the 2020 presidential election.[156] Her political action committee, the Great Task, ran TV ads imploring Republican voters in Arizona to vote against Kari Lake and Mark Finchem, the Republican nominees for governor and secretary of state, respectively. (Both lost.)[157] In October 2022, she endorsed Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin for reelection over Republican nominee Tom Barrett, a Michigan state senator who questioned the results of the 2020 election.[157] According to Cheney, her endorsement of Slotkin was her first ever of a Democrat.[158] Cheney also expressed support for Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan in his U.S. Senate campaign against Republican JD Vance; Vance supported false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.[159] Cheney also endorsed Democratic congresswomen Abigail Spanberger over her Republican opponent, Yesli Vega, who Cheney said promoted conspiracy theories.[160]

On December 5, 2023, Cheney released a memoir, titled Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, in which she recounted her experience before, during, and after January 6, as well as her time serving as Vice Chair of the January 6th Committee, and admonished many of her Republican colleagues, including former House speaker Kevin McCarthy and current speaker Mike Johnson.[161] The book quickly sold out and became a bestseller.[162]

In a speech at the Democracy Summit at Dartmouth College on January 5, Cheney urged voters to reject Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee in the 2024 election, saying, "Show the world that we will defeat the plague of cowardice sweeping through the Republican Party."[163] The next day, Cheney posted a tweet, criticizing comments by Trump on the American Civil War, in which he said, "I'm so attracted to seeing it, so many mistakes were made...There was something that could've been negotiated."[164] Cheney wrote, "Question for members of the GOP—the party of Lincoln—who have endorsed Donald Trump: How can you possibly defend this?"[165]

On April 22, 2024, Cheney published an essay in The New York Times urging the Supreme Court of the United States to quickly decide on presidential immunity to allow the legal proceedings of former President Trump to overturn the 2020 election to proceed in a timely manner.[166]

In September 2024, Cheney said in an interview with Madison, Wisconsin's The Capital Times that Trump has "so corrupted" the Republican Party during his nine years there that it's causing the Republican Party to die and possibly become unsalvageable and that traditional conservatives such as herself may have to start a new conservative party to revive pre-Trump style conservatism.[167]

Drug legislation

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Cheney has supported bills to further restrict opioids in the face of the opioid epidemic.[168] She voted against the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019/2020 (H.R. 3884), which, among other things, would have removed cannabis from the list of scheduled substances regulated by the Controlled Substances Act and establish a process to expunge criminal convictions for cannabis.[169][170]

Foreign policy

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Cheney has largely been considered a neoconservative and an interventionist.[9] She opposed proposals to withdraw from Afghanistan.[171] Cheney has criticized what she has called the "Putin wing" of the Republican Party.[172][173]

When working in the United States Department of State as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Cheney supported the Iraq War, as promoted by her father, Dick Cheney.[174][better source needed]

According to Mother Jones, Cheney insists "that one of the main lies of the Bush-Cheney fraudulent case for war—that there had been a significant connection between al-Qaeda and Iraq—was true."[175] New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd has commented that Cheney used "her patronage perch in the State Department during the Bush-Cheney years ... [and] bolstered her father's trumped-up case for an invasion of Iraq" while cheering "on her dad as he spread fear, propaganda and warped intelligence".[176]

Cheney is a strong supporter of Israel and has expressed support for Israeli plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.[177] She signed a letter to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that reaffirms "the unshakeable alliance between the United States and Israel".[178]

In 2015, Cheney and her father expressed opposition to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, saying that it would "lead to a nuclear-armed Iran".[179] On June 21, 2019, after Trump called off military strikes against Iran for allegedly downing an American drone, Cheney compared Trump not attacking Iran to Barack Obama not attacking Syria in 2013.[180] On September 18, 2019, she called for the United States to consider a "proportional military response" against Iran after it was attacking oil bases in the Saudi regions of Abqaiq and Khurais.[181]

On June 17, 2021, Cheney was one of 160 House Republicans to vote against repealing the 2002 AUMF, which granted the Bush administration the authority to wage war with Iraq. She said that repealing the resolution "would send a message of weakness to our adversaries and allies alike".[182]

Military

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Cheney opposes the no-first-use nuclear policy. After the second round of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential debates, Cheney criticized Elizabeth Warren when she advocated the policy.[183][184] Cheney voted to include provisions to draft women in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022.[185]

Cheney has supported the use of torture. In 2009, she defended the use of waterboarding during the George W. Bush administration, comparing it to SERE training.[186][187][188] In 2014, she criticized President Barack Obama after he said, "we tortured some folks".[189] Also that year, she criticized Nancy Pelosi for calling out her father for his support of using torture.[190]

In 2018, when U.S. senator John McCain criticized CIA director nominee Gina Haspel, Cheney again defended the use of so-called enhanced interrogation techniques, saying that they "saved lives, prevented attacks, and produced intel that led to Osama bin Laden". Cheney's remarks were criticized by Meghan McCain, who responded that her father—who was tortured as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War—"doesn't need torture explained to him".[191]

On September 26, 2021, during an interview with Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes, Cheney reaffirmed her support for waterboarding, saying that it is not torture.[192]

January 6 commission

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Cheney was one of 35 Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission meant to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[193][194][195] Before the vote, she was one of few Republican lawmakers who openly expressed support for the commission.[196]

On October 21, 2021, Cheney was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress.[197]

Same-sex marriage

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In 2013, during her Senate bid, Cheney voiced her opposition to same-sex marriage.[198] This caused a public falling-out with her sister, Mary Cheney, who is gay and wrote in a Facebook post, "Either [y]ou think all families should be treated equally or you don't. Liz's position is to treat my family as second class citizens."[199][a] Mary declared she would not support Liz's 2014 Senate candidacy.[201] The family spat becoming a focus of media attention was cited as one of the reasons Cheney ended her Senate campaign.[202]

On September 26, 2021, during an interview with Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes, Cheney expressed regret for not supporting same-sex marriage.[192] She was one of 47 Republicans to vote for the Respect for Marriage Act of 2022, which would codify same-sex marriage into federal law, and passed the House, 267–157.[203]

Contraception

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In 2022, Cheney voted for H.R. 8373 ("The Right to Contraception Act"), a bill designed to protect access to contraceptives and health care providers' ability to provide contraceptives and information about contraception.[204]

Abortion

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Cheney, stating she had, "always been strongly pro-life" spoke in praise of the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade as part of their Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling.[205] Cheney's opposition to abortion has earned her a 0% approval rating from the Planned Parenthood action fund, and a 93% approval rating from the National Right to Life Committee.[206]

Conspiracy theories

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Bud Goodall in 2010 called Cheney a "conspiracy propagandist".[207]

In 2009, Cheney refused to denounce adherents of Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories (birtherism) on Larry King Live, saying that the birtherism movement existed because "people are uncomfortable with a president who is reluctant to defend the nation overseas".[208][209] According to Mother Jones, the Obama citizenship conspiracy theory was an "odious lie that Liz Cheney also defended".[175] In 2009, Cheney gave the keynote address at a dinner hosted by the Center for Security Policy, an anti-Muslim think tank deemed a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center[210][211] and known for promoting the false claim that Obama is a Muslim.[212]

Cheney has denounced the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon, saying, "QAnon is a dangerous lunacy that should have no place in American politics".[213]

2024 United States elections

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On September 4, 2024, Liz Cheney announced at Duke University that she is supporting Kamala Harris for president. "And as a conservative, as someone who believes in and cares about the Constitution, I have thought deeply about this, and because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris" she said. On September 6, 2024, her father Dick Cheney announced that he is supporting Kamala Harris and the Democratic ticket for president of the United States and that Trump is a "threat to our republic" and a "coward" and that "he tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him." In response, Donald Trump texted on his Trump Social platform that "Dick Cheney is an irrelevant RINO, along with his daughter".[214][215]

At an Arizona rally on November 1, 2024, Trump called Cheney a "war hawk" and said "Let's put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. OK? Let's see how she feels about it, you know when the guns are trained on her face. They're all war hawks when they're sitting in Washington in a nice building saying, 'Oh, gee, well let's send 10,000 troops right into the mouth of the enemy.'" Cheney responded by saying, "This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death."[216][217] Following Trump's remarks, Kris Mayes, the Arizona Attorney General, launched an investigation into whether Trump's statement qualified as a prosecutable death threat under Arizona law.[218]

Kamala Harris' campaign welcomed Cheney's support, a move criticized by Ilhan Omar, The Nation, and Newsweek as ineffective due to her bipartisan unpopularity.[219][220][221][222]

Awards and recognition

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Cheney was selected for the inaugural 2021 Forbes 50 Over 50, a list of notable entrepreneurs, leaders, scientists, and creators older than age 50.[223] She was also included in the 2021 Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.[224]

On April 22, 2022, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation named Cheney a Profile in Courage Award recipient for "defending democracy". The foundation said that Cheney had been a "consistent and courageous voice in defense of democracy" and that she had "refused to take the politically expedient course that most of her party embraced."[225] The award was presented in person on May 22.[226]

Cheney was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from Dartmouth College on June 9, 2024.[227]

On January 2, 2025, Cheney was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden, who described Cheney and fellow recipient Bennie Thompson as "elected officials who served in difficult times with honor, decency, and ensure our democracy delivers".[134][135][136]

She was nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for "her defense of freedom and democracy," along with the other members of the January 6th Committee.[228]

Personal life

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Cheney is a United Methodist.[229] She is married to Philip Perry, a partner at Latham & Watkins. They were married in Wyoming in 1993. They have five children.[230] In 2012, Cheney moved to Wyoming.[231]

Electoral history

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2016 Wyoming at-large Congressional district election[232][233]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Liz Cheney 35,043 39.8
Republican Leland Christensen 19,330 21.9
Republican Tim Stubson 15,524 17.6
Republican Darin Smith 13,381 15.2
Republican Mike Konsmo 1,363 1.6
Republican Jason Adam Senteney 976 1.1
Republican Rex Rammell 890 1.0
Republican Paul Paad 886 1.0
Republican Heath Beaudry 534 0.6
Write-in 155 0.2
Total votes 88,082 100
General election
Republican Liz Cheney 156,176 62.0
Democratic Ryan Greene 75,466 30.0
Constitution Daniel Clyde Cummings 10,362 4.1
Libertarian Lawrence Gerard Struempf 9,033 3.6
Write-in 739 0.3
Total votes 251,776 100
2018 Wyoming At-Large Congressional District election[234][235]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Liz Cheney (incumbent) 75,183 67.7
Republican Rod Miller 22,045 19.9
Republican Blake E Stanley 13,307 12.0
Write-in 478 0.4
Total votes 111,013 100
General election
Republican Liz Cheney (incumbent) 127,963 63.6
Democratic Greg Hunter 59,903 29.8
Libertarian Richard Brubaker 6,918 3.4
Constitution Daniel Clyde Cummings 6,070 3.0
Write-in 391 0.2
Total votes 201,245 100
2020 Wyoming At-Large Congressional District election[236][71]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Liz Cheney (incumbent) 78,870 73.5
Republican Blake Stanley 28,039 26.1
Write-in 454 0.4
Total votes 107,363 100
General election
Republican Liz Cheney (incumbent) 185,732 68.6
Democratic Lynnette Grey Bull 66,576 24.6
Libertarian Richard Brubaker 10,154 3.7
Constitution Jeff Haggit 7,905 2.9
Write-in 525 0.2
Total votes 270,892 100
Wyoming At-Large Congressional District Republican Primary, 2022[237]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Harriet Hageman 113,079 66.3
Republican Liz Cheney (incumbent) 49,339 28.9
Republican Anthony Bouchard 4,508 2.6
Republican Denton Knapp 2,258 1.3
Republican Robyn M. Belinskey 1,306 0.8
Write-in 175 0.1
Total votes 170,665 100

Works

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  • Cheney, Liz (2011). In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir. with Dick Cheney. New York: Threshold Editions. ISBN 978-1-4391-7619-1.
  • Cheney, Liz (2015). Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America. with Dick Cheney. New York: Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-1-5011-1541-7.
  • Cheney, Liz (2023). Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning. New York: Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 978-0-3165-7206-4. OCLC 1377423118.

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Elizabeth Lynne Cheney (born July 28, 1966) is an American attorney and former Republican politician who represented in the U.S. from 2017 to 2023. The daughter of former , she was elected to the House in 2016 and quickly ascended to chair the , the party's third-ranking leadership position, from 2019 to 2021. Cheney gained national prominence for her outspoken opposition to , including voting to impeach him after the , 2021, Capitol incursion and serving as vice chair of the House committee investigating the event, actions that prompted her ouster from Republican leadership and a decisive defeat in the 2022 GOP primary election by a Trump-backed challenger, , with Cheney receiving 37 percent of the vote to Hageman's 66 percent. Her break from Trump positioned her as a leading critic within the Republican Party, though it alienated her from its voter base in , highlighting tensions between establishment and the party's Trump-aligned majority.

Early Life and Family Background

Upbringing and Influences

Elizabeth Lynne Cheney was born on July 28, 1966, in , the elder daughter of Richard "Dick" Cheney, then a graduate student in , and Lynne Vincent Cheney, a graduate student in English. Her parents' academic pursuits at the accounted for the family's temporary residence there; her younger sister, Mary, was also born in Madison two years later. The Cheneys' early family life reflected mobility tied to Dick Cheney's emerging career in politics and Washington, D.C., with initial moves between Wisconsin and before the family primarily settled in the suburbs near the capital by the time Liz entered high school. She graduated from in , in 1984. Liz Cheney's upbringing occurred within a household steeped in conservative principles, , and intellectual discipline, heavily influenced by her parents' professional trajectories. , who began as a staffer for a congressman and advanced to roles in the Nixon and Ford administrations—including deputy and —exposed his daughters to the inner workings of national governance from an early age, fostering an environment where political discussions were routine. , who later became a historian, author, and chair of the under President , emphasized historical knowledge, self-reliance, and family cohesion, drawing from her own roots to instill values of resilience amid frequent relocations. The family's insular dynamic, marked by intense loyalty and protection of one another, further reinforced a sense of duty and fortitude, as observed in accounts of their shared experiences navigating 's high-stakes career demands. These formative influences cultivated in Liz an early affinity for policy and leadership, distinct from more traditional Western pursuits like that her father enjoyed; instead, she gravitated toward the analytical and political spheres modeled by her parents, setting the stage for her future involvement in . The Cheneys' connections, including family ties to the state where Dick began his political ascent, provided a grounding in rural and resourcefulness, even as the family's primary life centered in the D.C. area.

Education and Early Achievements

Cheney graduated from in , in 1984. She then attended in , where she earned a degree in in 1988, completing a senior thesis related to the Bush presidency. Following her undergraduate studies, she joined the U.S. State Department, working there for five years in roles that included staff positions with the U.S. Agency for International Development, marking her initial professional engagement in international affairs and . In 1996, she received a from the .

Pre-Congressional Career

Following her graduation from the in 1996, Cheney entered private legal practice at the office of , an international law firm specializing in areas such as , , and . Her tenure there, approximately from 1996 to 1999, focused on legal advisory roles consistent with the firm's global practice. From 1999 to 2002, Cheney worked as a at the (IFC), a member of the dedicated to fostering development in emerging markets through investments and advisory services. In this role, she handled matters, including consultations on financing and legal frameworks for private investments in developing countries. These positions marked her early professional experience in legal work prior to returning to government service.

State Department Roles and Contributions

Prior to her congressional career, Liz Cheney held positions in the U.S. Department of State during the administration. In 2002, she was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, where her portfolio emphasized economic issues in the , including oil-related matters. She served in this role from 2002 to 2003, focusing on regional amid post-9/11 geopolitical shifts. In February 2005, selected Cheney as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Coordinator for Broader Initiatives, a position she held until 2009. In this capacity, she advanced U.S. efforts to promote , , economic opportunities, and educational reforms across the Broader , including programs to enhance literacy rates as part of strategies. Her work contributed to initiatives supporting regional stability through non-military means, such as fostering governance reforms and in countries like those in and the . These roles built on her prior State Department experience, including as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of State and foreign affairs officer in the Office of the Legal Adviser.

2004 Bush-Cheney Campaign Involvement

In 2003, Liz Cheney resigned from her position as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs to join the reelection campaign of President and Vice President . As a member of the campaign staff, she contributed to efforts aimed at broadening support among key demographics, including women voters, amid concerns over the so-called in Republican performance. Cheney's involvement included public advocacy and media engagements to articulate the campaign's positions on domestic and issues. In a May 20, 2004, interview with , she addressed the by emphasizing Bush's record on , , and , arguing that these achievements appealed to women's priorities such as and opportunity. She also defended the administration's Iraq policy, highlighting the removal of and the establishment of democratic institutions as steps toward regional stability, while critiquing Democratic alternatives as insufficiently resolute. Additionally, Cheney participated in campaign events and panels focused on mobilizing female support, aligning with initiatives like "W Stands for Women," which sought to highlight Bush's appointments of women to high-level positions and policies supporting working mothers and owners. Her role leveraged her expertise and family ties to the vice presidency, positioning her as a surrogate to counter perceptions of the administration as disconnected from suburban and single women voters. The Bush-Cheney ticket secured victory on November 2, 2004, with 50.7% of the popular vote and 286 electoral votes against Senator .

Entry into Elective Office

2014 Wyoming Senate Campaign

Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President , announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican on July 16, 2013. She framed her challenge as a bid to restore conservative leadership, emphasizing strong national defense, opposition to the , and fiscal restraint, drawing on her experience in the State Department and private sector. Enzi, a low-profile senator serving since 1997 with a reputation for bipartisan deal-making on energy and veterans' issues, had won prior elections with margins exceeding 70 percent, underscoring his entrenched popularity in Wyoming's Republican primary electorate. Cheney's campaign leveraged national fundraising networks and endorsements from figures like her father, but struggled with local perceptions of her as a resident lacking deep ties to beyond family history— had represented the state in the from 1979 to 1989. Enzi secured backing from 's Republican establishment, including and former Senator Alan Simpson, highlighting the incumbent's advantage in a state where personal relationships and seniority often trump national profiles. Polling before her entry showed Enzi with approval ratings above 60 percent among Republicans, and early surveys indicated Cheney trailing significantly, with her support capped around 20-30 percent. The campaign drew scrutiny over Cheney's public support for her sister Mary's same-sex marriage, which she described as a issue while opposing federal mandates, alienating some social conservatives in the primary base who viewed it as insufficiently firm. This stance, combined with Enzi's uncontroversial record on cultural issues, amplified divisions within the state GOP, where Enzi positioned himself as a steady defender of Wyoming's energy interests against Obama-era regulations. Cheney raised over $1.5 million in initial contributions, outpacing Enzi's early totals, but faced criticism for relying on out-of-state donors, reinforcing narratives of detachment. On January 6, 2014, Cheney suspended her campaign, attributing the decision to "serious health issues" in her family, particularly concerning her mother Lynne Cheney's deteriorating condition, which required her presence in . Analysts noted underlying structural challenges, including Enzi's incumbency edge in Wyoming's low-turnout primaries—where familiarity and effectiveness on local priorities like and ranching outweighed ideological appeals—and Cheney's limited time to build support in a race spanning less than six months. She did not endorse Enzi upon exit, and he advanced unopposed to the August 19, 2014, primary before securing re-election in November with 76 percent of the vote against Democrat Charlie Hardy.

Initial House Elections (2016-2020)

Cheney announced her candidacy for Wyoming's U.S. House seat on February 9, 2016, seeking to succeed retiring Republican incumbent . In the Republican primary held on August 16, 2016, she faced seven challengers, including Leland Christensen, and prevailed with 40% of the vote to Christensen's 23%. Cheney advanced to the general election on November 8, 2016, where she defeated Democrat Ryan Greene by a margin of 62% to 32% with nearly half the precincts reporting, ultimately securing 62.4% of the vote statewide. Cheney sought reelection in 2018 amid a national midterm environment challenging for Republicans. She won the Republican primary on August 21, 2018, defeating seven opponents and capturing over 70% of the vote in a field that included challenger Dan Laursen. In the general election on November 6, 2018, Cheney defeated Democrat Greg Porter with 64.1% of the vote to Porter's 34.1%, maintaining a comfortable margin despite Democratic gains elsewhere. For her 2020 reelection bid, Cheney faced no significant primary opposition, advancing unopposed as the Republican nominee. In the general election on November 3, , she defeated Democrat Lynnette Grey Bull, receiving 185,732 votes (68.56%) to Grey Bull's 66,576 (24.58%), reflecting strong Republican support in the statewide district. These victories solidified her position as a dominant figure in Wyoming's congressional delegation during this period.

Congressional Tenure (2017-2022)

Committee Assignments and Caucuses

Upon her election to the in January 2017, Liz Cheney was assigned to the House Committee on Natural Resources, the House Committee on Armed Services, and the House Committee on Rules. These assignments reflected her background in and , with the Rules Committee role positioning her to influence legislative procedures as a junior member. Cheney served continuously on the House Armed Services Committee across the 115th through 117th Congresses (2017–2023), including as a member of its Subcommittees on Tactical Air and Land Forces and on Military Personnel. In this capacity, she advocated for increased defense spending, military readiness, and counterterrorism measures, often aligning with hawkish Republican priorities on issues like China and Iran. Her Rules Committee tenure, beginning in the 115th Congress, involved shaping debate rules for major bills, though she relinquished the Natural Resources seat after the 115th Congress amid leadership ascent. Regarding caucuses, Cheney held membership in the bipartisan on International Narcotics Control during her tenure, focusing on global and enforcement. She did not affiliate with prominent ideological caucuses such as the House Freedom Caucus, which frequently opposed her positions, nor did she join moderate groups like the Tuesday Group despite occasional bipartisan votes. Her committee roles and rising leadership in the overshadowed formal involvement.

Legislative Voting Record and Key Bills

Cheney's legislative voting record emphasized support for tax reductions, , and enhancements, while generally opposing expansive federal spending and regulatory measures. In the 115th (2017-2018), she achieved an 83% rating on the Freedom Index for votes advancing constitutional principles, including approvals of regulatory rollbacks like H.R. 26. Her Heritage Action scores varied from 61% in the 115th to 71% in the 117th (2021-2022), indicating alignment with conservative fiscal policies but criticism for supporting certain omnibus appropriations that increased . On major tax legislation, Cheney voted yea on the (H.R. 1) on December 20, 2017, which lowered the rate from 35% to 21% and provided individual tax relief, measures she described as essential for Wyoming's working families and . In healthcare reform, she supported the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) on May 4, 2017, which sought to repeal key mandates and replace them with block grants to states, though the bill did not advance in the . She opposed later Democratic-led efforts to expand government involvement in , consistent with her votes against related provisions in omnibus packages. Cheney voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) on November 5, 2021, criticizing its $550 billion in new spending as fiscally irresponsible amid rising inflation and debt, aligning with Heritage Action's assessment of the bill as exacerbating budgetary imbalances. On foreign affairs and defense, her record included consistent support for authorizations increasing military funding and sanctions against adversaries, such as votes affirming aid to and countering Iranian influence.
LegislationDateVoteKey Provisions Supported by Cheney
12/20/2017YeaReduced to 21%; expanded ; aimed to boost .
American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628)05/04/2017YeaRepealed ACA ; shifted to state block grants for .
11/05/2021NayRejected $1.2 trillion package for excessive spending without offsetting cuts.
Among bills she sponsored or led, Cheney focused on Wyoming's , introducing H.R. 621 in January 2021 to prohibit executive pauses on federal , gas, and leasing, arguing it protected jobs in production states. She co-sponsored the Life at Conception Act (H.R. 1011) in February 2021, defining life as beginning at fertilization to restrict federal funding for abortions. Other initiatives included H.R. 5704 (January 2020) to repurpose excess federal buildings for and amendments to the 2018 Farm Bill (#106) enhancing multiple-use access on lands. Few of her sponsored bills enacted into law, reflecting the challenges of passing narrow-district measures in a divided , though several advanced through committees on and lands issues.

House Republican Leadership Positions

Liz Cheney was elected Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference on January 3, 2019, securing the party's third-ranking leadership position behind the Speaker (or ) and Majority (or Minority) . In this role, she oversaw the GOP's messaging and communications strategy, coordinating with rank-and-file members to shape public narratives on legislative priorities. Her election followed an announcement in November 2018 to seek the post, where she emphasized unifying the conference around core Republican principles amid internal divisions post-2018 midterm losses. Cheney was reelected to the Conference Chair position in November 2020 by her Republican colleagues, defeating a challenge despite growing tensions over her criticisms of then-President Trump's unsubstantiated claims of 2020 election fraud. Her tenure involved defending GOP policies on issues like foreign aid and while navigating party fractures, including efforts to maintain cohesion during the transition to minority status after Democrats retained control. On January 13, , Cheney voted in favor of impeaching Trump for of insurrection related to the Capitol events, becoming one of ten House Republicans to do so and prompting immediate calls for her ouster from . She defended the vote as a defense of constitutional oaths, stating it did not preclude future support for Trump-aligned policies. Although she survived a February confidence vote within the conference, persistent opposition from Trump loyalists led to her removal on May 12, , via a closed-door , with Rep. elected as her replacement. The ouster was explicitly tied to her repeated public rejections of Trump's falsehoods, which party critics argued undermined GOP unity and electoral messaging.

Response to 2020 Election and Impeachments

Cheney publicly rejected claims of widespread election fraud in the 2020 presidential election, stating on November 21, 2020, that President Trump should respect the sanctity of the electoral process if unable to prove such allegations. She continued to denounce these assertions as false in subsequent months, including in May 2021 when she criticized Trump's promotion of what he termed the "Big Lie" regarding the election outcome. During the , 2021, of to certify the results, Cheney opposed objections to the electoral votes from and , arguing that granting authority to overturn state-certified results would undermine . Her position aligned with certifying Joe Biden's 306-232 electoral victory, consistent with dismissals of over 60 related lawsuits by federal and state courts for lack of evidence of outcome-altering irregularities. In the immediate aftermath of the Capitol breach on January 6, Cheney condemned the events and held Trump accountable, issuing a statement on January 12, 2021, asserting that he had "summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack," with subsequent violence resulting from his actions. As House Republican Conference chair, she announced her intent to vote for Trump's second impeachment, citing his incitement of insurrection as grounds for removal under the 14th Amendment. On January 13, 2021, Cheney joined nine other Republicans and all Democrats in voting 232-197 to impeach Trump on the charge of "Incitement of Insurrection," making her the highest-ranking House Republican to support the article. This vote, occurring one week before Trump's term ended, preceded his Senate acquittal on February 13, 2021, by a 57-43 margin short of the two-thirds threshold.

Service on January 6 Committee

House Speaker appointed Representative Liz Cheney to the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the on July 1, 2021, following the panel's establishment via H. Res. 503 on June 30, 2021, which passed the House 222-190 with Cheney and Representative (R-IL) as the only Republican votes in favor. The committee consisted of seven Democrats appointed by Pelosi and two Republicans—Cheney and Kinzinger—after House Minority Leader nominated five GOP members, including Representatives (R-OH) and (R-IN), whom Pelosi rejected for their perceived lack of impartiality; McCarthy then withdrew all Republican nominees, prompting Pelosi's selections. On September 2, 2021, Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) named Cheney vice chair, a role she held throughout the investigation, which examined the events surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach, including former President Donald Trump's actions. As vice chair, Cheney delivered opening statements at public hearings, such as the June 9, 2022, prime-time session where she outlined evidence of Trump's involvement in a "multi-part plan to overturn the election," and participated in subsequent hearings focusing on Trump's communications and pressure on officials. She co-signed the committee's final report, released in December 2022 and transmitted to Congress in early 2023, which recommended criminal referrals against Trump for incitement and obstruction, among other findings centered on his alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election certification. Cheney's service drew sharp partisan divisions, with Republican critics, including the , censuring her in 2022 for "participating in a Democrat-led of ordinary citizens" and advancing a "baseless " that ignored security failures by Capitol Police and federal agencies. A December 2024 interim report from the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, led by Representative (R-GA), accused Cheney of potential violations of federal laws, including improper witness influence, citing text messages where she communicated directly with witness about testimony without her attorney's knowledge, despite ethical prohibitions; the report recommended FBI investigation into Cheney and others for non-compliance and evidence handling irregularities. Committee staff reportedly expressed internal frustration with Cheney's emphasis on Trump's personal culpability over broader institutional failures, though she defended the probe as a necessary exposure of threats to democratic processes.

Political Positions and Ideology

Foreign Policy and National Security

Liz Cheney has long advocated for a robust U.S. foreign policy emphasizing American exceptionalism and military strength, co-authoring Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America with her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, which argues for sustained global leadership to counter threats from authoritarian regimes. In 2009, she co-founded the nonprofit Keep America Safe with William Kristol to scrutinize national security policies and defend enhanced interrogation techniques used in the War on Terror. Prior to Congress, Cheney served as a State Department official under President George W. Bush, including as deputy assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs from 2002 to 2005, focusing on Middle East policy, and principal deputy assistant secretary for international law from 2005 to 2006. During her congressional tenure from 2017 to 2023, Cheney served on the House Armed Services Committee, where she influenced defense authorization bills and criticized perceived weaknesses in military readiness. She also joined the House in 2020 to address strategic competition with , advocating for increased deterrence against Chinese aggression, including support for Taiwan's defense. Cheney consistently voted for annual National Defense Authorization Acts, including the FY2022 NDAA that allocated $768 billion for defense priorities such as hypersonic weapons and capabilities to counter . On and , Cheney opposed isolationist tendencies within the Republican Party, arguing in February 2022 that "isolationism has always been wrong and dangerous" following 's invasion, and she praised the April 2024 House passage of $61 billion in aid as essential for U.S. security. She has highlighted NATO's success under American leadership since 1945 in deterring aggression, rejecting claims that the alliance provoked Putin. Regarding the , Cheney supported Israel's security, including post-October 7, 2023, aid packages, and criticized the Biden administration's 2021 withdrawal as empowering adversaries like , , and ISIS remnants. In September 2021, during an Armed Services hearing, she defended Joint Chiefs Chairman against Republican attacks over the withdrawal, calling their conduct "despicable." Cheney has identified , alongside , , and , as persistent threats requiring firm U.S. responses, including in discussions of potential escalations.

Domestic Policy Issues (Economy, Drugs, Social)

Cheney supported reducing the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% as part of the of 2017, arguing it would create jobs and stimulate . She advocated for regulatory relief for smaller banks to promote growth, emphasizing minimal government intervention in business. As a member of the Joint Economic Committee from 2017 to 2023, she focused on policies promoting pro-business stances, including lower taxes and reduced federal spending to align with conservative fiscal principles. Her voting record reflected support for these measures, though she occasionally backed bipartisan spending packages, such as relief, drawing criticism from fiscal hawks for contributing to increased deficits. On drug policy, Cheney was a vocal of legislation addressing the opioid crisis, co-sponsoring bills in 2018 to expand access to treatment, enhance prescription monitoring, and fund prevention efforts amid rising overdose deaths, which exceeded 42,000 in per CDC . She prioritized combating synthetic s like through border security enhancements and resources, consistent with Republican emphases on supply reduction over . No public statements indicated support for marijuana legalization or softening enforcement on illicit drugs, aligning with her hawkish approach to threats posed by cartels. Regarding social issues, Cheney maintained a pro-life stance, opposing federal funding for abortions and advocating inclusion of pre-born humans under 14th Amendment protections, as stated in her 2013 Senate campaign and subsequent votes against measures expanding funding. She strongly defended Second Amendment rights, voting against federal expansions like universal background checks in 2019 and supporting reciprocity. On same-sex marriage, Cheney opposed it during her 2013 campaign, citing , but by 2021 acknowledged she had been wrong, affirming support for amid personal family considerations involving her sister. Her record showed limited engagement with broader LGBTQ policies, voting against the Equality Act in 2019 due to religious liberty concerns.

Views on Executive Power and Rule of Law

Liz Cheney has consistently emphasized reverence for the as a core conservative principle, stating in May 2021 that it represents "the most conservative of conservative values" to which public officials swear an oath. She has argued that fidelity to the and legal processes must supersede personal or partisan loyalty, particularly in evaluating executive actions. Cheney has opposed broad claims of presidential immunity, especially for actions aimed at subverting . In April 2024, she urged the U.S. to rule swiftly and decisively against former President Trump's immunity arguments in his interference case, warning that delays would have a "profoundly negative impact" and asserting that "no President who tries to steal an and seize power is entitled to immunity for those acts." She contended that such immunity would undermine , allowing future presidents to act without legal consequence in official capacities. In critiquing Trump's post-2020 election conduct, Cheney described it as an assault on the , labeling him as engaging in a "war with the and the ." She highlighted the , 2021, Capitol events as "the worst breach of our by any president in our nation's history," arguing that executive enforcement of judicial rulings is essential for constitutional governance—a responsibility she claimed Trump would evade. Following Trump's December 2024 threat to imprison her and other committee members, Cheney reiterated that such retribution exemplifies an "assault on the ," underscoring her view that no individual, including a president, is above legal . Cheney's positions reflect a prioritization of institutional checks on executive authority, informed by her service on the Select Committee, where she advocated for evidentiary processes over unsubstantiated claims. She has warned that failing to enforce the risks eroding democratic norms, as detailed in her 2023 Oath and Honor, which documents Trump's alleged efforts to retain power unlawfully and calls for Republican recommitment to constitutional fidelity.

Stance on Conspiracy Theories and Election Integrity

Liz Cheney has maintained that the 2020 United States presidential election was conducted fairly and that claims of widespread fraud sufficient to alter the outcome are unfounded. In a May 4, 2021, statement, she explicitly rejected the narrative propagated by former President , asserting, "The 2020 presidential election was not stolen. Anyone who claims it was is spreading THE BIG LIE." This position aligned her against a significant portion of the Republican base and contributed to her removal from House GOP leadership later that month. Following the November 3, 2020, election, Cheney emphasized the need for evidence-based challenges to results, urging Trump on November 21, 2020, to respect "the sanctity of our electoral process" absent proof of irregularities. She argued that unsubstantiated allegations eroded trust in democratic institutions, a view she reiterated in October 2021 when she appealed to Republican colleagues to cease promoting "false" claims of 2020 fraud during House votes on related infrastructure legislation. As vice chair of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, Cheney portrayed the "stolen election" narrative as a incited by Trump despite knowledge of its falsity. In opening remarks on October 13, 2022, she stated that Trump "knew, from unassailable sources," including his campaign officials and Justice Department leaders, that fraud claims lacked merit, yet he persisted in promoting them to justify attempts to overturn results. Committee hearings under her co-leadership featured testimony from Trump's former advisors, such as , affirming no evidence of outcome-determinative fraud, which Cheney cited as refuting the theory's core assertions. Cheney has linked adherence to such theories with threats to election integrity, warning in May 2021 that GOP fixation on rehashing disputes risked broader electoral losses by diverting from substantive policy debates. While supporting secure voting protocols, she has declined to endorse restrictions framed as responses to unproven irregularities, prioritizing acceptance of certified outcomes over perpetual challenges. Her stance reflects a commitment to constitutional processes, viewing conspiracy-driven denialism as antithetical to rule-of-law principles she has long championed.

Controversies and Criticisms

Conflicts with Trump and GOP Base

Cheney's public break with Trump began after the 2020 election, as she rejected his assertions of widespread voter fraud, stating in May 2021 that such claims constituted a "big lie" that undermined democratic institutions. Despite having supported Trump previously and aligning with his positions on 90% of votes during his presidency, Cheney argued that repeating unsubstantiated election challenges eroded public trust in governance. The January 6, 2021, Capitol breach marked a decisive escalation, with Cheney holding Trump responsible for "summon[ing] this mob" and assembling a group "eager to heed his call," as outlined in her January 12, 2021, statement announcing her vote. She became one of ten Republicans to vote for Trump's second on January 13, 2021, on charges of of insurrection, emphasizing that his actions after the election failed to uphold his . This stance drew sharp rebukes from Trump, who labeled her a "grandstander," "warmonger," and "a bitter loser" in subsequent statements, framing her opposition as personal vendetta rather than principled disagreement. Conflicts with the GOP base materialized rapidly, as Republicans viewed her support as betrayal amid widespread sentiment that the 2020 warranted scrutiny. The Wyoming Republican Party censured Cheney on February 6, 2021, by a vote of 522 to 17, accusing her of prioritizing personal views over constituent representation and party unity. Pressure mounted from Trump-aligned figures, including calls from representatives like and for her removal from leadership, reflecting base demands for loyalty to Trump's narrative on integrity. Her persistence in decrying Trump's fraud allegations as known falsehoods—citing intelligence from his own administration—further alienated the base, culminating in her ouster as chair on May 12, 2021, via a closed-door . Minority Leader , while initially defending her in February, shifted to criticize her focus on Trump as divisive, signaling leadership's deference to base sentiments favoring reconciliation with the former president. Cheney responded by vowing to continue opposing what she termed the "poisoning" of democratic processes, even as surveys indicated her approval among Republicans plummeted to 28% by mid-2021.

Party Censure, Removal from Leadership, and Wyoming GOP Expulsion

On February 6, 2021, the Republican Party's state central committee voted overwhelmingly to censure U.S. Representative Liz Cheney for her January 13, 2021, vote to President on charges of incitement of insurrection following the Capitol breach. The resolution accused Cheney of undermining the Republican platform and prioritizing personal political agendas over unity and values. Cheney responded by defending her impeachment vote as compelled by her congressional oath to defend the against threats, emphasizing that it was not taken lightly. Despite the , Cheney initially retained her position as chair, the party's third-ranking leadership role, but faced mounting internal pressure over her public criticisms of Trump, including statements labeling his fraud claims as a "big lie." On May 12, 2021, House Republican leaders, led by Minority Leader , held a conference meeting where a secret ballot revealed significant opposition to her continued leadership; this was followed by a swift ousting her from the position by a wide margin, with reports indicating approximately 145 votes against her retention compared to 61 in favor. The removal was explicitly tied to her refusal to align with Trump-aligned messaging on the 2020 , with proponents arguing it restored party unity under incoming chair . Cheney maintained that her ouster reflected a capitulation to Trump's influence rather than substantive policy disagreements. Tensions escalated further when, on November 13, 2021, the Republican Party's central committee voted 31-1, with four abstentions, to cease recognizing Cheney as a member of the Republican Party, effectively removing her from state party affiliation in a second major rebuke. The resolution cited her ongoing service on the House Select Committee investigating , her endorsements of Democratic positions on certain issues, and her perceived betrayal of conservative principles as justification, stating she no longer represented Republicans. This action barred her from participating in state party events or receiving official support but did not affect her congressional status, as federal election laws preclude formal expulsion from by a state party. A Cheney dismissed the move as petty and irrelevant to her voter , noting it would not alter her representation of 's at-large district.

Allegations of Procedural Irregularities in Investigations

A House Republican-led Subcommittee on Oversight, chaired by , investigated the Select Committee's operations and released an interim report on December 17, 2024, alleging multiple procedural irregularities, including failures in handling and witness interactions under the committee's , with Vice Chair Liz Cheney specifically implicated in potential . The report claimed the Select Committee, on which Cheney served, neglected to archive significant portions of records as required by House rules, deleted voluminous files including over 100 encrypted records, and withheld that contradicted key witness testimonies. Central to the allegations against Cheney was her communications with star witness Cassidy Hutchinson, whose testimony included uncorroborated claims such as President Trump lunging at a Secret Service agent in the presidential vehicle and dictating a note holding others responsible for the Capitol events. Newly obtained Signal app text messages revealed Cheney directly contacted Hutchinson and coordinated through intermediary Alyssa Farah Griffin during Hutchinson's preparation for a May 17, 2022, committee interview, bypassing Hutchinson's then-attorney Stefan Passantino without his knowledge. Cheney reportedly acknowledged the ethical impropriety of such ex parte contact but proceeded, later assisting Hutchinson in securing new pro bono representation from the firm Alston & Bird after Passantino's involvement ended. The Subcommittee described these actions as collusion that compromised the investigation's integrity and recommended an FBI criminal probe into Cheney for witness tampering, asserting she played an integral role in shaping Hutchinson's narrative to target former President Trump. Broader procedural critiques in the report targeted the Select Committee's formation and operations, noting Speaker Nancy Pelosi's rejection of House Minority Leader McCarthy's nominees in July 2021, leading to the appointment of Cheney and as the sole Republican members, which bypassed traditional bipartisan norms and XI requirements for minority party participation. The committee allegedly prioritized a over comprehensive inquiry, ignoring security failures on , 2021, and suppressing testimony that did not align with its conclusions, such as evidence debunking aspects of Hutchinson's account through records. Cheney rejected these claims in a December 17, 2024, statement, describing the report as filled with "lies and misleading statements" that disregarded verified evidence from the Select Committee's work. The Subcommittee's findings echoed prior GOP concerns, including a March 2024 report documenting the Select Committee's deletion of records and failure to provide full transcripts to the , violating preservation mandates under the House's internal rules and federal law. These irregularities, per the allegations, undermined the investigation's credibility and suggested selective evidence presentation to advance partisan aims rather than a thorough examination of events.

Accusations of Partisan Betrayal from Conservative Perspectives

Liz Cheney faced accusations from conservative Republicans of betraying the party's principles and voter base primarily due to her vote on January 13, 2021, to impeach then-President for of insurrection following the Capitol events, making her one of only 10 House Republicans to do so. Critics, including Trump allies in Congress, argued this action undermined party unity at a time when conservatives viewed Trump's agenda as reflecting the electorate's mandate, with Trump receiving 74 million votes in , and instead aligned her with Democratic efforts to delegitimize the GOP leader. Rep. , a Republican, explicitly stated that Cheney "betrayed the Republican Party" in response to her vote, framing it as disloyalty to the conservative movement's populist shift under Trump. The backlash intensified with formal rebukes from Republican organizations. On February 6, 2021, the Republican Party censured Cheney, condemning her vote as a to represent the state's conservative voters who overwhelmingly supported Trump. By early February 2021, Republican parties in 10 counties had issued similar censures, with the Sweetwater GOP resolution stating she "betrayed the trust and failed to honor the will of the very large majority of voters who voted for President Trump." Conservatives contended these actions demonstrated Cheney's prioritization of personal opposition to Trump over fidelity to the party's base, which prioritized election integrity concerns and resistance to what they saw as overreach by federal investigations into January 6. Her continued public criticisms of Trump, including statements that his actions constituted "the greatest betrayal by a of his office," further fueled perceptions of partisan defection, leading to her ouster from the chair position on May 12, 2021, by a vote of 145-61 among House Republicans. Trump labeled her a "RINO" (Republican In Name Only), a term conservatives applied to denote insufficient to the party's Trump-aligned direction, despite her prior conservative voting record aligning with Trump 93% of the time on policy issues. In her 2022 primary challenge, opponent , endorsed by Trump, accused Cheney of having "betrayed " through her anti-Trump stance, a view echoed by local voters who cited her support and Committee role as aiding Democratic narratives over GOP defense of its supporters. These accusations portrayed Cheney as subordinating conservative institutional to an anti-Trump faction, weakening the party's electoral cohesion against perceived liberal dominance.

Post-Congressional Activities

2022 Primary Defeat and Exit from Office

Incumbent U.S. Representative Liz Cheney sought renomination in the Republican primary for Wyoming's at-large congressional district on August 16, 2022, facing several challengers amid significant intra-party opposition stemming from her criticism of former President Donald Trump. Cheney, who had represented the district since 2017, had become a prominent Trump adversary after voting to impeach him following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and serving as vice chair of the House Select Committee investigating the event. Her main opponent, Harriet Hageman, a former state legislator and Trump-endorsed candidate, positioned herself as a loyal Republican alternative, criticizing Cheney's focus on Trump opposition over Wyoming-specific issues. Trump actively campaigned against Cheney, labeling her a "warmonger" and "RINO" (Republican In Name Only) in public statements and rally appearances, which resonated with the state's Republican primary electorate where Trump had secured over 70% of the vote in the 2020 general election. Hageman defeated Cheney decisively, receiving 66.28% of the vote to Cheney's 28.56%, with the remainder split among minor candidates, according to official results certified by election officials. The outcome reflected Cheney's diminished support among GOP primary voters, with polling prior to the showing her trailing Hageman by wide margins; a June 2022 survey indicated Cheney at 16% favorability among Republicans. Despite raising over $10 million for her campaign—far outpacing Hageman's fundraising—Cheney's expenditures on advertising failed to sway the base, underscoring the causal impact of her Trump-related stances in alienating conservative voters in a low-turnout primary where approximately 120,000 Republicans participated. County-level results showed Hageman winning every county, often by margins exceeding 50 points, highlighting uniform rejection across 's rural and conservative strongholds. In her concession remarks delivered in Jackson, Wyoming, Cheney acknowledged the loss, stating she had called Hageman to concede and affirming the integrity of the election process. She framed her defeat not as a personal failing but as a broader warning about threats to democratic institutions, declaring, "This is the moment for every one of us to understand what is at stake and the duty that we have to our republic," and vowing to continue opposing what she described as Trump's efforts to undermine the 2020 election results. Cheney emphasized principled conservatism over party loyalty, invoking historical figures like and to underscore her commitment to truth over electoral success. Cheney completed her term in the 117th , which concluded on January 3, 2023, marking her exit from elected office after six years in the . During the lame-duck period, she continued her role on the committee, contributing to its final report released in December 2022, but announced no plans for further congressional bids, shifting focus to national advocacy against Trump. Her primary loss ended the Cheney family's four-decade political dynasty in , previously represented by her father, former Dick , and signaled the prioritization of Trump allegiance within the state's Republican primary electorate.

Advocacy Against Trump (2023-2025)

Following her departure from Congress in January 2023, Liz Cheney intensified her public opposition to Donald Trump through writings, advertisements, and speeches emphasizing what she described as his threats to constitutional governance. In her memoir Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, published on December 5, 2023, Cheney detailed Trump's role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol events and warned that his reelection could lead to the "end of our republic," attributing this assessment to his alleged disregard for legal norms. In promotional interviews, she urged Republicans to prioritize defeating Trump in the 2024 election, stating on December 10, 2023, that "our focus has got to be on defeating Donald Trump" to preserve democratic institutions. Cheney extended her efforts into media campaigns and public addresses. On May 9, 2023, she released her first television advertisement of the 2024 cycle in , criticizing Trump for dishonesty and weakness on issues like border security. In a , 2024, speech at , she asserted that Trump's threat to the was "very real," framing his potential return as incompatible with surviving a presidency that "goes to war with the ." She considered but ultimately rejected a third-party presidential bid, telling ABC News on December 5, 2023, that her determination to block Trump outweighed such options, though critics warned it could inadvertently aid him. During the 2024 election, Cheney's advocacy shifted toward active support for Democratic candidates opposing Trump. On May 6, 2024, she announced she would vote for over Trump, citing Trump's unfitness for office due to his actions post-2020 election. By September 8, 2024, she escalated calls for Republicans to back , labeling Trump an "unrecoverable catastrophe" and "depravedly cruel," while arguing he was not a true conservative akin to . She joined Harris on the campaign trail, including a October 21, 2024, event in , where she portrayed Trump as a "dangerous choice" who prioritized personal retribution over national interests. On October 13, 2024, in an interview, Cheney issued warnings of a second Trump term's "fundamentally cruel" nature, agreeing with characterizations of him as fascist-leaning based on his rhetoric and policy signals. Post-election, after Trump's November 5, 2024, victory, Cheney maintained her stance, telling The Hill on November 6, 2024, that citizens, courts, media, and officials must act as "guardrails of democracy" to constrain him. In response to Trump's December 2024 threats against committee members, including calls for their imprisonment, Cheney issued a statement on December 8, 2024, defending the probe's integrity and rejecting the attacks as baseless. Through October 2025, she continued public commentary via lectures and media, reiterating concerns over Trump's executive overreach, though specific events in early 2025 focused more on broader rule-of-law advocacy rather than new electoral challenges.

Involvement in 2024 Elections and Endorsements

Cheney publicly endorsed Democratic nominee for president on September 4, 2024, during an event at , stating that she would vote for Harris in and urging others to prioritize the perceived threat of Donald Trump's return to office over partisan loyalty. She described Trump as a danger to the , citing his role in the , 2021, Capitol events and his rejection of election results, while emphasizing that Harris represented a commitment to constitutional principles despite policy differences. Throughout the campaign, Cheney participated in joint events with Harris to appeal to moderate Republicans and suburban voters in battleground states. On October 3, 2024, they appeared together in —the site of the 1854 founding of the Republican Party—where Cheney invoked the party's historical and warned against Trump's influence. This was followed by appearances on October 21, 2024, including panels in , and , focused on portraying Trump as a risk to democratic institutions and encouraging "voting conscience" without public disclosure. Cheney's efforts extended beyond rallies to broader anti-Trump advocacy, including fundraising and public statements aimed at down-ballot races. She leveraged personal resources and networks to support Harris and oppose Trump-aligned candidates, framing her actions as a defense of Republican principles against what she viewed as the party's capture by , though this drew criticism from conservatives who accused her of aiding Democrats in competitive districts. No endorsements for Republican candidates in the 2024 cycle were reported from Cheney, with her focus remaining on defeating Trump.

Public Speaking, Lectures, and Media Appearances

Following her departure from in January 2023, Liz Cheney has engaged in numerous events, often focusing on themes of democratic , the perceived threats posed by , and the need for principled conservatism. These appearances include paid keynote addresses arranged through agencies such as the Washington Speakers Bureau, which promotes her for corporate and organizational events emphasizing and resilience. She has also participated in high-profile lecture series, such as the Speakers Series on September 23, 2024, where she addressed an audience on her experiences as a Republican leader. Cheney has delivered guest lectures at several universities, typically warning of risks to democratic institutions from denialism and authoritarian tendencies within the Republican Party. At Lehigh University's Kenner on February 27, 2024, she discussed defending democracy and urged rebuilding the GOP around constitutional principles, followed by a question-and-answer session. Similarly, she spoke at University's Ogden on March 12, 2024, emphasizing the importance of institutional reverence amid political division. Other academic engagements include addresses at on September 4, 2024, involving both small seminars and larger public talks; the on May 3, 2025, where she praised Senator while critiquing much of the GOP; on November 1, 2024, expressing optimism about future democratic resilience; and on September 6, 2025, reflecting on events leading to , 2021. In media appearances, Cheney has favored outlets and events aligned with her anti-Trump stance, including festival-style interviews. At the Cap Times Idea Fest on September 21, 2024, she engaged in a one-on-one discussion about her break from the GOP following , 2021. She also conversed with New Yorker editor at the New Yorker Festival on October 31, 2024, covering her political evolution and ongoing advocacy. has archived multiple post-Congress segments featuring her speeches and interviews, often replayed for public access. These engagements, alongside book promotions for her 2022 memoir Oath and Honor, have positioned her as a frequent commentator on cable news and podcasts, though specific TV slots post-2023 emphasize her endorsements of Democratic candidates like in 2024.

Electoral History

Cheney first won to the U.S. for Wyoming's district in 2016, securing victories in the general elections of 2016, 2018, and 2020 with margins exceeding 30 percentage points each time. Her tenure ended after a loss in the 2022 Republican primary to .

General Elections

YearCandidatePartyVotesPercentageOpponentPartyVotesPercentage
2016Liz CheneyRepublican156,17662.0%Ryan GreeneDemocratic75,46630.0%
2018Liz CheneyRepublican127,96363.6%Greg HunterDemocratic59,90329.8%
2020Liz CheneyRepublican185,73268.6%Lynnette Grey BullDemocratic66,57624.6%
Third-party candidates received the remaining votes in each , with no opponent exceeding 4.1%.

Republican Primaries

Cheney faced competitive primaries in and ; she won the others handily, including 73.5% against Blake Stanley in 2020.
YearDateCandidateVotesPercentage
2016August 16Liz Cheney35,04339.9%
2022August 16Harriet Hageman113,07966.3%
Liz Cheney49,33928.9%
In 2016, Cheney advanced from a crowded field of nine candidates, topping Leland Christensen (22.0%). In 2022, Hageman, endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated Cheney amid backlash over her criticism of Trump. Other 2022 primary candidates received under 3% combined.

Personal Life and Legacy

Family and Relationships

Elizabeth Lynne Cheney is the daughter of Richard "Dick" , who served as the 46th of the from 2001 to 2009, and Lynne Vincent , a historian and former chair of the from 1986 to 1993. She was born in , while her parents were graduate students there. Cheney has one younger sister, , who worked on their father's vice presidential campaigns and is openly lesbian. Cheney married Philip Jonathan Perry, a Republican attorney and partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins, in 1993 in . Perry previously served as general counsel for the Department of Homeland Security under President and as acting deputy . The couple has five children: daughters Elizabeth (born 1997), Grace (born 2000), and Kate; and sons Philip Richard (born 2004) and Richard (born 2006), the latter named after Cheney's father. Cheney has maintained a close professional and personal relationship with her parents, who have frequently appeared together at political events and defended her positions publicly. In , however, a family dispute emerged when Cheney, during her campaign for the U.S. in , stated opposition to , contrasting with her sister Mary's support for it following her own same-sex marriage. Dick and expressed that the disagreement caused them pain but sided with Liz, emphasizing family unity despite the public clash.

Published Works and Recognition

Liz Cheney authored the memoir Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, published by Little, Brown and Company on December 5, 2023. The book provides a first-person account of her tenure as vice chair of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, her break with former President Donald Trump, and warnings about threats to democratic institutions. It debuted as the #1 New York Times bestseller in multiple categories, including combined print and e-book nonfiction. In recognition of her public service and advocacy, Cheney received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Dartmouth College on June 9, 2024. Dartmouth cited her as "a staunch advocate for democracy," highlighting her leadership in Congress and commitment to constitutional principles. On January 2, 2025, President Joe Biden awarded Cheney the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor, during a White House ceremony. The citation praised her "integrity and intrepidness" over two decades in public life, particularly for prioritizing national interests over partisan loyalty in confronting efforts to undermine the 2020 election certification. The award drew praise from some for her defense of democratic norms but criticism from Trump supporters, who labeled it a partisan endorsement amid ongoing debates over the January 6 committee's findings.

Long-Term Political Impact and Assessments

Cheney's vocal opposition to , particularly her role as vice chair of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, intensified divisions within the Republican Party between Trump loyalists and traditional conservatives, ultimately reinforcing Trump's dominance in GOP primaries and leadership selection. Her 2022 primary defeat in by a 37-point margin to Trump-endorsed exemplified the electoral cost of anti-Trump stances, signaling to other Republicans the risks of defying the former president and contributing to a party realignment favoring MAGA-aligned candidates. This outcome, occurring on August 16, , accelerated the marginalization of the "Never Trump" faction, as evidenced by subsequent GOP successes in 2022 midterms and Trump's 2024 presidential victory, which diminished the influence of figures like Cheney who prioritized institutional norms over populist appeals. Assessments from conservative perspectives often portray Cheney's actions as partisan betrayal, arguing that her support for Trump's impeachment on January 13, 2021—despite aligning with his agenda 92.9% of the time during his presidency—prioritized personal ambition and media approval over party unity, thereby aiding Democratic narratives and weakening Republican cohesion at critical junctures. Critics, including some within the GOP establishment she once embodied, contend that her neoconservative interventionist background and late pivot against Trumpism failed to halt its rise, instead exemplifying how intra-party purges strengthened Trump's base by removing perceived RINOs (Republicans In Name Only). In contrast, anti-Trump commentators and some historians assess her legacy positively as a defender of constitutional principles, predicting she will be remembered for staking her career on democratic accountability rather than electoral expediency, even as her influence waned post-Congress. By October 2025, Cheney's post-office activities, including public lectures and an urging Democrats to intensify opposition to the Trump administration's policies, reflect a sustained but niche role in bipartisan resistance efforts, though her endorsement of in the 2024 election yielded limited sway amid Trump's reelection. This evolution underscores a long-term impact of bridging conservative critique with broader anti-authoritarian coalitions, yet empirical outcomes—such as the GOP's solidified Trump-era platform—suggest her efforts primarily served to highlight rather than reverse the party's populist shift, with her visibility sustained more through academia and media than electoral politics. Mainstream assessments, often from outlets with documented left-leaning biases, amplify her as a exemplar, while causal analysis reveals her high-profile inadvertently bolstered Trump's of elite opposition, aiding his 2024 mobilization of 74 million votes.

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