On Thursday, Donald Trump took aim at former Congresswoman Liz Cheney in a way that left many people concerned. During an event with Tucker Carlson in Arizona, Trump called Cheney a “radical war hawk” but went further with a violent comment, imagining a scene where she faces multiple guns aimed at her. “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let’s see how she feels about it. You know, when the guns are trained on her face,” he said. For a presidential candidate, this language was alarming and felt too extreme.
Trump on Liz Cheney: “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with 9 barrels shooting at her. Let’s see how she feels about it. You know, when the guns are trained on her face.” pic.twitter.com/ajy2wpysAU
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) November 1, 2024
Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, has been a fierce critic of Trump and even backed Vice President Kamala Harris. To Trump, she’s now a clear target, and he didn’t hesitate to insult her, calling her “a very dumb individual.”
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Trump also spoke about a past decision when he pardoned Dick Cheney’s former aide, Scooter Libby, in 2018. Libby had been convicted for lying to the FBI. Trump claimed that Dick Cheney praised him for it, calling it “one of the nicest things I’ve seen done in politics.” But now, Trump is at odds with the Cheneys, who have taken a clear stand against him.
Trump’s tendency to paint such harsh pictures has become part of his public style. Recently, he talked about an imagined scene where his ally, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, faced a “hydrogen car explosion.” For Trump, politics often sounds like a thriller movie, with enemies and dangerous scenarios. But experts are concerned that this language can lead to real-life violence, especially from someone with such a large audience.
Trump’s words are also a challenge for his own party. Many Republicans stay silent, caught between supporting Trump and distancing themselves from his aggressive comments. His language puts pressure on the party, making some Republicans uneasy as they try to balance loyalty with caution. Do they openly support him, or do they finally say, “Enough is enough”?
Trump’s strong words show how he handles politics. He sees opponents as enemies, not just people with different views. With Liz Cheney, it feels very personal, and it’s causing tension in the Republican Party. His words are more than just talk—they shape his legacy and how Americans see the GOP. Each time he speaks, some fans cheer, while others worry. His language is creating a difficult future for his party.
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