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    GOP Ousts Cheney From Leadership Over Her Criticism Of Trump

    This is the second time the Wyoming Republican faced calls for her removal as the No. 3 Republican in the House. But this time, she did not have support from top Republicans.
    by Barbara Sprunt May 12, 2021 3 minutes
    Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, seen here outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, has been removed from a House leadership role. She beat back an effort in February.
    Updated May 12, 2021 at 10:06 AM ET

    House Republicans have removed Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming as conference chair in retaliation for her unyielding criticism of former President Donald Trump, his continued false claims of a stolen election, his role in the Jan. 6 riot and his future in the Republican Party.

    "I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office," Cheney told reporters after her ouster, which was done by a voice vote.

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