Republicans move against Trump critic Liz Cheney

Republicans move against Trump critic Liz Cheney
Liz Cheney (J Scott Applewhite/AP)

Republicans in the US House of Representatives have ousted Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s number three Republican leader, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former president Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the January 6 Capitol attack.

Meeting behind closed doors for less than 20 minutes, Republican legislators used a voice vote to remove the Wyoming congresswoman from her leadership post, the latest evidence that challenging Mr Trump can be career-threatening.

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