May 5, 2021 🟑 Significant

Endorses Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney, cementing GOP purge

Trump formally endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney as House Republican Conference Chair, praising her as a "tough and smart communicator." The move signaled that the GOP leadership vote was a referendum on loyalty to Trump and his election lies, effectively sealing Cheney's ouster.

β€œis a far superior choice, and she has my COMPLETE and TOTAL Endorsement for GOP Conference Chair.” β€” Endorsement statement Quote verified against source