Share on Twitter Top US Republicans on Sunday sought to portray their expected ouster of Representative Liz Cheney as an act of unity, despite warnings that the move could deepen divisions over former president Donald Trump and sink party hopes in the 2022 elections. In the strongest sign yet that Ms Cheney faces defeat in a party vote expected on Wednesday, the top Republican in the House of Representatives said he would back congresswoman Elise Stefanik to replace the Wyoming Republican as chair of the 212-member House Republican Conference. Republicans hope to reclaim majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives in next year's congressional elections. Most politicians have sought to placate Mr Trump and the Republican voters who enthusiastically support him, despite the loss of both chambers and the White House during his presidency.