Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) Said Sunday that former President Trump is using more extreme language than before the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Trump’s rhetoric about stealing the 2020 presidential election has been blamed for motivating many of his supporters who tried to prevent Congress from certifying the results.
In a rally before the uprising, he told his supporters: “Let’s fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you won’t have a country. “
Cheney told CBS News correspondent Robert Costa in an interview with “Sunday Morning” that the former president was only getting more inflammatory as the next election approaches.
“You know, we’re not in a situation where President Trump has expressed any remorse for what happened,” he said.
“In fact, we are in a situation where he continues to use even more extreme language, frankly, than what provoked the attack. And so people have to pay attention. People need to be vigilant and understand how easily our democratic system can be undone if we do not defend it. “
Trump has backed hundreds of candidates in the next legislature who have reiterated their allegations of election fraud, while also supporting opponents of those lawmakers and state officials who have opposed him in the election.
Cheney also told Costa that he believes the Republican Party is a “cult” today, with many members aligning with Trump’s even when his actions undermined democracy.
“Is the Republican Party a cult of personality?” Costa asked the deputy.
“I think big segments have become that,” Cheney replied.
“A cult?” Costa clarified.
“Yes. I mean, I think there’s absolutely a cult of personality around Donald Trump. And I think, as you know, most Republicans across the country don’t want to see our system fall apart, “Cheney added.” They understand how important it is to protect and defend the Constitution. “
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Cheney’s remarks come when the select committee of the House investigating the January 6 bombing announced on Thursday that it will hold its first hearing at prime time, promising to release new documents and conclusions on the attack. more than a year ago.
Cheney, who was one of 10 Republicans who voted to oust Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 uprising, is one of two Republican members of the select committee investigating that day, along with Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill .).
Cheney was ousted from her leadership position in the House Republican Conference because of her persistent criticism of Trump and her role in the insurgency.