
President Donald Trump didn’t mince words after former Vice President Dick Cheney endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for president. In a fiery post on TRUTH Social, Trump referred to Cheney as an “irrelevant RINO” and criticized his legacy of promoting U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Trump also took aim at Cheney’s daughter, Rep. Liz Cheney, highlighting her crushing defeat in the 2022 midterms.
Cheney’s endorsement of Harris came as a surprise to many, especially considering his long-standing ties to the Republican Party. However, Cheney defended his decision, stating, “As citizens, we each have a duty to put the country above partisanship to defend our Constitution.” His remarks suggested that he views the upcoming election as pivotal for the nation’s future, even if it means breaking with his party.
Trump responded by positioning himself as the “Peace President,” contrasting his foreign policy with Cheney’s interventionist approach. He wrote, “I am the Peace President, and only I will stop World War III!” This is consistent with Trump’s previous claims of avoiding unnecessary wars during his time in office.
The back-and-forth between Trump and Cheney is emblematic of the growing divide within the Republican Party, with establishment figures like Cheney finding themselves at odds with the more populist, Trump-aligned wing of the GOP.