The political landscape is buzzing with rumors of former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, who suffered a crushing primary defeat last August, potentially making a bid for the White House in 2024.
In a recent interview with BC Heights, Cheney did not shy away from discussing the Capitol riots that occurred on January 6, 2021. She strongly criticized former President Donald Trump, arguing that he should have been removed from office immediately and labeling him as the “most dangerous domestic threat.”
Cheney’s ambiguous response about potentially leaving the Republican Party has fueled speculation about her future plans. Recently, she accepted a position as a professor of practice at the University of Virginia. Interestingly, her contract, which runs through the fall semester, includes an option to renew for one or more years. This flexible arrangement may be crucial in facilitating her possible presidential campaign in 2024.
NBC News reported that Cheney is determined to defeat Trump and ensure he doesn’t serve a second term. CNN included her in a list of Republicans considering a 2024 presidential run, highlighting her strong opposition to Trump’s claims of widespread election fraud.
Cheney has given several hints about her intentions for 2024. In a recent interview, she refused to rule out a presidential bid, stating that she has not made a decision yet and is focusing on her work on the select committee and representing the people of Wyoming. During The Texas Tribune Festival, Cheney threatened to leave the Republican Party if Trump becomes the 2024 nominee. She reiterated her commitment to do everything in her power to keep Trump away from the Oval Office.
Moreover, Cheney headlined the American Enterprise Institute’s annual Constitution Day Lecture, invoking Abraham Lincoln’s “call for patriotism” grounded in “reverence to the Constitution” as a means to resist the rise of a mobocratic spirit. This calculated move cannot be overlooked.
In her concession speech in August, Cheney insinuated that she may run for president in 2024 to stop Trump, stating that she couldn’t have taken the path of enabling Trump’s lies about the 2020 election.
Cheney’s references to Abraham Lincoln, who lost elections for the House and Senate before winning the presidency, further fueled rumors about her potential 2024 campaign. On the TODAY Show, she confirmed that she was considering a White House bid and would make a decision in the coming months.
As speculation continues, Cheney’s actions and decisions in the months ahead will be closely scrutinized, revealing the true extent of her political ambitions.
WATCH:
Liz Cheney is joining us live. @SavannahGuthrie is speaking with her about the defeat in the Wyoming Republican primary, her take in the message the voters were sending, and where she goes from here. pic.twitter.com/xrpOMs5fAv
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) August 17, 2022
Sources: ConservativeBrief, CNN, NBC News
