Liz Cheney criticizes Trump's violent rhetoric as a threat to democracy

Former Rep. Liz Cheney criticized Donald Trump after he suggested she should be put in the line of fire, calling his rhetoric dangerous. Cheney stated that such threats are how dictators undermine free nations. Trump's comments came during an event where he labeled Cheney a "radical war hawk." He used violent imagery, implying she should face a firing squad, which Cheney condemned as a threat to democracy. Cheney, a Republican critic of Trump, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election. She argues that Trump poses a significant risk to the Constitution and democracy.