Former Wyoming Republican Representative Liz Cheney stated in an interview that Donald Trump, the former President, poses the greatest threat to the country and did not eliminate the possibility of running for president in 2024.
During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” host Jake Tapper suggested that Trump would likely become the Republican nominee and inquired about the potential implications of a second term for the American people. Cheney responded by asserting that “he cannot be the next president.”
“If he were to become president again, he would carry out all of the actions he attempted but was prevented from doing by responsible individuals within the Department of Justice and the White House counsel’s office,” Cheney explained. “There would be no safeguards in place.”
A prominent critic of Trump, Cheney served as the vice chair of the House select committee investigating the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
“I believe Donald Trump is the most significant and dangerous threat we confront,” she emphasized.
When asked if she would consider joining the already crowded field of candidates for the 2024 election, Cheney confirmed that she would spend the year leading up to the election assisting in the election of candidates who “firmly believe in the Constitution and who fulfill their congressional duties responsibly.”
“But are you ruling out a presidential campaign?” Tapper questioned.
“No, I’m not,” Cheney replied.
Cheney previously stated that she would not run for president if it benefited Trump’s return to the White House, such as launching an independent campaign that would ultimately divert votes away from President Joe Biden.
This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Liz Cheney doesn’t rule out 2024 bid, calls Donald Trump a ‘threat’
