Trump Mocks Liz Cheney as a "Stupid Warhawk"
Former President Donald Trump ridiculed the Harris campaign for frequently highlighting Liz Cheney's endorsement and her regular appearances at their events. This occurred during a rally in Michigan on Thursday.
Liz Cheney was seen alongside Vice President Harris at a Wisconsin event earlier this week. Both women praised Dick Cheney, a figure known for his role in the infamous 2003 invasion and occupation of Iraq. Despite being widely criticized by the left in previous years, he is now being celebrated.
Cheney's Appearance at Democratic Events
It's quite remarkable to witness the Democratic nominee's supporters chanting in favor of Dick and Liz Cheney. They even applaud Dick Cheney's service to the country, though they fail to provide specifics about his commendable service.
During the event, Harris addressed Liz Cheney, saying, "You may not have supported a Democrat for president before, but as you have also said, we both love our country, and we revere our democratic ideals." Cheney agreed and added that the country is facing an unprecedented threat, accusing Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.
Trump's Response to Cheney's Comments
Trump's response to Cheney's comments was predictably amusing. In an interview prior to his rally, he described Cheney as a "stupid war hawk" who "wants to shoot missiles" at people. This was clearly a jab at her father's notorious legacy of continuous militarism abroad.
Max Blumenthal from The Gray Zone reacted to the situation by saying, "Imagine being one of the 2004-era progressive bloggers who blasted Cheney day after day as Darth Vader and is now propagandizing alongside the entire cast of Bush war criminals for a corporatist Kamala-led rainbow neocon regime."
Independent pundit Michael Tracey also weighed in, stating, "It's a pro-Trump cult of personality versus an anti-Trump coalition based on very little other than opposition to Trump's personality cult."
Bottom Line
This situation raises interesting questions about political alliances and how they can shift over time. It's fascinating to see figures who were once reviled by certain groups now being celebrated by those same factions. What are your thoughts on this development? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss. You can also sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.
Trump Mocks Liz Cheney as a "Stupid Warhawk"
Former President Donald Trump ridiculed the Harris campaign for frequently highlighting Liz Cheney's endorsement and her regular appearances at their events. This occurred during a rally in Michigan on Thursday.
Liz Cheney was seen alongside Vice President Harris at a Wisconsin event earlier this week. Both women praised Dick Cheney, a figure known for his role in the infamous 2003 invasion and occupation of Iraq. Despite being widely criticized by the left in previous years, he is now being celebrated.
