Why it matters: It’s a harsh assessment by a onetime member of House GOP leadership, now campaigning for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, towards her onetime deputy.
What she’s saying: “I do not have faith that Mike Johnson will fulfill his constitutional obligations,” Cheney said on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” referring to Congress’ role in certifying presidential elections on Jan. 6.
- Cheney pointed to Johnson spearheading an amicus brief in 2020 that argued for nullifying President Biden’s victories in several key states.
- “The claims of fraud Donald Trump was making [in 2020] … he knew those to be false,” she said. “He was told that, not only in discussions with me, but also by the House Republican counsel.”
- She added: “I think it’s very important that the Republicans not be in the majority in the House come January 2025.”