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Trump backs Stefanik to replace Cheney as GOP conference chair By Grace Segers Rep. Liz Cheney urges GOP to break with Trump Washington Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly called for the removal of GOP conference chair Liz Cheney, who has repeatedly criticized him for spreading falsehoods about the 2020 election and seeking to downplay the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. Mr. Trump said that he would back New York Representative Elise Stefanik to replace Cheney. Liz Cheney is a warmongering fool who has no business in Republican Party Leadership. We want leaders who believe in the Make America Great Again movement, and prioritize the values of America First. Elise Stefanik is a far superior choice, and she has my COMPLETE and TOTAL Endorsement for GOP Conference Chair. Elise is a tough and smart communicator! the former president said in a statement. ....
5 May 2021 House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced his support for Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) as Republican Conference Chair on Wednesday. “House Republicans need to be solely focused on taking back the House in 2022 and fighting against Speaker [Nancy] Pelosi and President [Joe] Biden’s radical socialist agenda, and Elise Stefanik is strongly committed to doing that, which is why Whip Scalise has pledged to support her for Conference Chair,” spokesperson Lauren Fine stated to Punchbowl News. Cheney’s team responded to Scalise’s endorsement of Stefanik Wednesday. “Liz will have more to say in the coming days. This moment is about much more than a House leadership fight,” spokesperson Jeremy Adler said. ....