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Liz Cheney Slams Trump, Praises Pope Leo XIV

5/12/2025

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Former Representative Liz Cheney unleashed a scathing critique of Donald Trump, labeling him "an American man of depraved cruelty," while expressing admiration for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. Cheney, a steadfast Trump adversary since 2020 and a key figure in the January 6 committee, has faced Trump's backlash, with him suggesting she deserves jail time for her stance.

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Former Representative Liz Cheney unleashed a scathing critique of Donald Trump, labeling him "an American man of depraved cruelty," while expressing admiration for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. Cheney, a steadfast Trump adversary since 2020 and a key figure in the January 6 committee, has faced Trump's backlash, with him suggesting she deserves jail time for her stance.