Liz Cheney Holds Kevin McCarthy Responsible for House GOP Chaos

Former Rep. Liz Cheney blames ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy for the chaos in the House GOP, citing his leadership decisions after the 2020 election and January 6 insurrection. Cheney criticizes McCarthy for looking the other way in the face of the assault on democracy by Donald Trump and his allies, including Jim Jordan, some of whom she accuses of being white supremacists and antisemitic. Cheney warns that empowering these members is dangerous. The article also mentions Rep. Jim Jordan's failed bid for the speaker's gavel and the threats received by Jordan's family members. Cheney traces the threats of violence back to Donald Trump and the lie about the election, stating that it has been effective in sparking violence and continues to be a problem.