McCarthy and many other House Republicans view former President Trump as an imperative asset to the GOP taking back the House majority. Therefore, Cheney’s remarks against Trump did not serve well. During a House retreat weeks ago, McCarthy’s frustration with Cheney grew when she used the event to, again, denounce former President Trump.
Republicans currently aim to unite the GOP, especially as the midterm elections get nearer. A vital part of unity in the GOP means not alienating former President Trump or the immense coalition that he brings to the Republican Party.
Cheney, however, made it openly clear and apparent that she will continue to denounce Trump; ultimately, this is what engendered the House voice vote stripping Cheney of her post.
Cheney on her removal from House Republican leadership
On Wednesday morning, Cheney did not back down in the slightest; as a matter of fact, the former House GOP Conference Chairwoman doubled down on her anti-Trump views. Cheney promised to the media to employ whatever means she can to keep the 45th president from ever winning re-election.
