Liz Cheney’s New Book Emphasizes Peril to Democracy
Liz Cheney, a former congresswoman from Wyoming and vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, has released a new book titled “Oath and Honor” in which she warns of the growing contempt for the rule of law in America. Cheney, who has been a key player in the Jan. 6 committee investigating the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack, is known for her expert handling of the hearings, as well as her meticulous and precise commentary.
In her book, Cheney offers scathing portrayals of her Republican colleagues, alleging that many of them knew the truth about Trump’s actions but chose to remain silent out of fear. She also criticizes the growing influence of “the party of QAnon,” expressing concern about the impact of social media and internet disinformation on American politics.
However, Cheney also addresses the underlying reasons for Trump’s popularity, noting that he has candidly spoken to issues such as the destabilizing costs of the globalized economy and anxieties around immigration policies. She implies that exploring these issues is necessary to understand the appeal of Trump and his supporters.
Cheney’s warnings about the danger to democracy echo the sentiments of other political analysts, who have highlighted the need to address the root causes of the breakdown in trust in political institutions. It remains to be seen whether her book will bring about a wider discussion of these issues.