Trump escalates rhetoric against Liz Cheney at Arizona campaign event
cnn.com —
Donald Trump, during a campaign event in Arizona, referred to former Rep. Liz Cheney as a “war hawk” and suggested she should be fired upon. This marks a notable increase in his violent rhetoric against political opponents. Trump criticized Cheney, calling her “very dumb” and a “stupid person.” Cheney has been a prominent critic of Trump, particularly regarding the January 6 Capitol riot and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Cheney has recently campaigned with Vice President Kamala Harris, urging Republicans to reject Trump. Harris highlighted Trump’s rhetoric, claiming he poses a threat to democracy and intends to use military force against dissenters.