Republicans pick Trump loyalist Stefanik to replace ousted Cheney

Elise Stefanik (J Scott Applewhite/AP)

Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik has been elected to the post of conference chair for the Republican Party in the United States’ House of Representatives.

The New York state congresswoman replaces Liz Cheney, who had been vocal in her criticism of Donald Trump, the former president.