What's happened
Liz Cheney's memoir, 'Oath and Honor', reveals Republican discontent with Trump and warns of the danger of his return to power.
Why it matters
The memoir sheds light on internal Republican dissent and highlights the potential threat to American democracy posed by Trump's return to power.
What the papers say
The New York Times emphasizes Cheney's warnings about the danger of Trump's return to power and the discontent within the Republican Party. Metro focuses on Cheney's claim that Republicans referred to Trump as 'the Orange Jesus' and the denial of this by Congressman Mark Green's office. The Times highlights Cheney's accusation of 'cowardice' among her ex-colleagues for failing to confront Trump and her warning that the constraints of the constitution may not hold if he is re-elected. Axios provides an overview of Cheney's book, emphasizing her role in standing up to Trump and the consequences she faced for her stand against the January 6th insurrection.
How we got here
Liz Cheney's memoir, 'Oath and Honor', is set to be published ahead of the GOP caucuses in Iowa, where Trump is the favorite, and before the scheduled trial date for Trump on federal charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election.
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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Elizabeth Lynne Cheney is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district since 2017. Cheney is the House Republican Conference Chair, the third-highest position in GOP House leadership.